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Saturday, September 26

Jordan Greenway Expected Ready For Blackhawks Regular-Season Opener

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Jordan Greenway participated in a morning skate wearing a non-contact sweater after tweaking a lower-body injury earlier in the week. Coach Jeff Blashill confirmed Greenway will miss Saturday's preseason finale against St. Louis but is expected to return for Tuesday's regular-season opener against Vegas. Greenway has not played since last Monday but will avoid missing more than a week, bringing much-needed physical toughness to Chicago's lineup.

Mackie Samoskevich Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury For Seattle Kraken

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Seattle Kraken forward Mackie Samoskevich is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will miss Saturday's preseason finale against Colorado. He has time to recover before the Kraken's Opening Night matchup against Calgary on Thursday. Samoskevich has been working on Seattle's top line during training camp after recording 12 goals and 32 points across 77 regular-season appearances with Florida during the 2025-26 campaign.

Joel Hofer Named St. Louis Blues Starter for Preseason Finale

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Joel Hofer will guard the road goal in Saturday's preseason finale against Chicago. The St. Louis Blues netminder made 17 saves on 18 shots in Monday's 2-1 preseason loss to Dallas and gets one last exhibition start before the 2026-27 campaign begins. Hofer comes off a solid 2025-26 regular season where he posted a 24-13-5 record, six shutouts, a 2.61 GAA, and a .909 save percentage across 46 appearances for St. Louis.

Ryan Johnson Discusses Vancouver Canucks Goaltending Plan And Waivers

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Vancouver Canucks GM Ryan Johnson discussed the team's complicated four-goalie situation involving Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen, Nikita Tolopilo, and Leevi Meriläinen. With all needing waivers to be sent down, Johnson noted that managing a three-goalie system is difficult and decisions on exposing a player to waivers will be made following upcoming preseason action. Demko will open the season on IR, leaving difficult choices ahead for the front office regarding roster limits.

Spencer Knight Projected to Play Full Game Saturday

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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight is scheduled to start and play the full game in Saturday's preseason finale against the St. Louis Blues. During the 2025-26 regular season, Knight logged a 19-25-11 record alongside three shutouts, a 2.82 goals-against average, and a .902 save percentage across 55 appearances. He is expected to handle a heavy workload as the unquestioned workhorse between the pipes for Chicago again in the upcoming 2026-27 NHL campaign.

Liam Greentree Heading to AHL Hartford After Impressive Showing at Camp

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Liam Greentree has been assigned to AHL Hartford following an impressive showing at rookie and pro camp. Head coach Mike Sullivan praised the high-skilled winger's talent, coachability, and energy, noting that the "sky's the limit" for his upside. Having topped 30 goals in three straight OHL seasons with the Windsor Spitfires, Greentree will begin his first pro campaign in the AHL while remaining on the radar for an NHL call-up.

Cole Beaudoin Assigned to AHL Hartford Following Standout Training Camp

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Cole Beaudoin has been assigned to AHL Hartford after standing out during rookie and pro camp. Head coach Mike Sullivan praised the big center's two-way development, competitive nature, and high upside, stating "sky's the limit" for his potential. Coming off a career-high season with the OHL's Barrie Colts, Beaudoin will start his first professional campaign in the AHL but remains a strong candidate for a future NHL call-up.

Rutger McGroarty Draws Lineup Spot for Penguins Preseason Finale

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Rutger McGroarty is set to play in the Pittsburgh Penguins' final preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres. With rules restricting veterans of 100-plus games to only two exhibition appearances, McGroarty draws into the afternoon lineup alongside other younger skaters and prospects looking to solidify their standing.

Filip Hallander Listed on Penguins Roster for Preseason Finale

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Filip Hallander is listed among the forwards on the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for their final preseason tuneup against the Buffalo Sabres. The afternoon matchup allows the coaching staff to evaluate a mix of regular lineup options and depth players as training camp concludes.

Bill Zonnon Gets the Call for Penguins Preseason Finale

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Bill Zonnon is included on the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for their final preseason matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. With veteran participation rules restricting players with over 100 games to just two exhibition outings, prospects like Zonnon get valuable game action in the afternoon tuneup.

Ville Koivunen Named to Pittsburgh Penguins Preseason Roster

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Ville Koivunen has been named to the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for their afternoon preseason finale against the Buffalo Sabres. The forward joins a mix of top-tier veterans and developmental prospects getting one last look in game action before the regular season commences.

Tristan Broz Draws In for Penguins Preseason Finale in Buffalo

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Tristan Broz is slated to play in the Pittsburgh Penguins' final preseason tuneup against the Buffalo Sabres. Due to league rules limiting veterans of 100-plus games to only two preseason appearances, younger forwards like Broz, Rutger McGroarty, and Bill Zonnon draw into the lineup for the afternoon matchup.

Hendrix Lapierre Features in Penguins Final Preseason Tuneup

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Hendrix Lapierre is included in the Pittsburgh Penguins' forward lines for their final preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres. The contest provides an opportunity for younger players and roster hopefuls to see action alongside established veterans as the team finalizes preparations for the regular season.

Evgeni Malkin Included in Penguins Preseason Finale Lineup

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Evgeni Malkin has been named to the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for their final preseason matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran forward is part of the squad taking the ice for the afternoon tuneup, balancing veteran participation rules that limit players with 100-plus games to only two preseason contests ahead of the regular season.

Rickard Rakell Set to Play in Penguins Final Preseason Game

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Rickard Rakell is listed on the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for their final preseason tuneup afternoon game against the Buffalo Sabres. As the Penguins wrap up their exhibition schedule under rules limiting veterans of 100-plus games to just two preseason appearances, Rakell joins teammates like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in making final preparations for the regular season.

Sidney Crosby Named to Penguins Final Preseason Roster in Buffalo

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Sidney Crosby is included on the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster for their final preseason tuneup against the Buffalo Sabres. With veteran limits restricting players with 100-plus games to only two exhibition appearances, the lineup features a mix of veterans and younger prospects like Rutger McGroarty, Tristan Broz, and Bill Zonnon as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season opener.

Healthy Guillaume Brisebois Targets Full-Time Canucks Roster Spot

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Vancouver Canucks defenceman Guillaume Brisebois enters training camp fully healthy as he aims to secure an opening-night NHL roster spot. The 29-year-old was limited to just nine AHL games during the 2025-26 season due to injuries, bringing his career totals to 306 AHL games and 30 NHL contests since being drafted in 2015. Re-signing on a one-year extension this offseason, Brisebois is currently the longest-tenured player in the organization and seeks a full-time role under coach Manny Malhotra.

Friday, September 25

Brock Faber Exits Preseason Game With Upper-Body Injury

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Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber sustained an apparent upper-body injury after being struck by a puck in the second period of Friday's preseason game against the Stars. The 24-year-old initially stayed on the ice before being pulled during the second intermission. While his status was not updated post-game, reports indicate a precautionary measure was taken. Faber has time to recover ahead of the Wild's season opener against Nashville on Thursday.

San Jose Sharks Waive Goaltender Eric Comrie for Reassignment

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The San Jose Sharks have placed goaltender Eric Comrie on waivers to reassign him to the American Hockey League. Comrie, who served as Winnipeg's backup netminder over the past two seasons, stopped 14 of 16 shots in just over 30 minutes of action during his sole preseason appearance for San Jose. Expected to fulfill a depth role between the NHL and AHL, Comrie projects as the top recall option should Yaroslav Askarov or Alex Nedeljkovic sustain an injury this season.

San Jose Sharks Place Forward Jimmy Huntington on Waivers

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The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Jimmy Huntington on waivers with the purpose of reassignment to the AHL's San Jose Barracuda. Huntington, an alternate captain for the Barracuda last season, registered 48 points (15 goals, 33 assists) in 71 AHL games. During this preseason, he posted one goal and two assists across three games for the Sharks. With extensive minor-league experience, the move sends the veteran forward back to San Jose's farm club to begin the year.