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Laurent Brossoit is expected to start and play the full game in Sunday's preseason matchup against San Jose. Brossoit posted a 15-11-1 record with a 3.06 GAA and .901 save percentage across 28 AHL appearances in 2025-26. After signing a one-year, $1.1 million contract with Anaheim in the offseason, he is currently competing for the backup goaltender role behind Lukas Dostal during training camp.
Anton Forsberg is expected to start Saturday's preseason opener against the Golden Knights. The 33-year-old backstop is primed for an increased workload with Los Angeles after appearing in all four of the team's postseason contests last spring. During the 2025-26 regular season, Forsberg posted a 16-12-5 record, 2.57 GAA, .909 save percentage, and three shutouts over 36 games while sharing netminding duties with Darcy Kuemper.
Daniil Tarasov is expected to defend the road net against Columbus on Monday in preseason action. Tarasov is poised to play the first two periods before Michal Postava enters in relief for the third frame. The 27-year-old netminder earned a 13-15-3 record alongside a 3.05 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 33 regular-season appearances for Florida in 2025-26 as he looks to establish his role for the upcoming year.
John Gibson is projected to start in goal for the Detroit Red Wings during Tuesday's preseason road contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 33-year-old netminder is scheduled to play the first two periods before Trey Augustine takes over in the third. Gibson recorded a 29-22-4 record with a 2.72 GAA and .901 save percentage across 57 appearances with Detroit in 2025-26, and he is slated to enter the season as the team's top starter.
Thomas Milic will start in goal for the Winnipeg Jets in Saturday's preseason road matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old posted a 20-13-6 record, 2.64 GAA, and .905 save percentage in 41 games for AHL Manitoba during the 2025-26 season. With Connor Hellebuyck currently suspended amid a pending trade request, Milic is competing during training camp to secure the backup netminder position behind Stuart Skinner.
Denver Barkey is impressing during Philadelphia Flyers training camp while competing for a center spot. He skated between Alex Bump and Matvei Michkov in Saturday's scrimmage, scoring two goals with the line. Barkey was also featured on the top power-play unit alongside Michkov and Trevor Zegras. After recording 69:16 of power-play ice time across 43 games last season, the 21-year-old is looking to solidify his place in an expanded role for the upcoming campaign.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will guard the road goal and play the entire contest in Saturday's preseason matchup against Minnesota. Soderblom looks to build momentum following the 2025-26 regular season, where he went 8-13-3 with one shutout, a 3.80 GAA, and an .880 save percentage across 26 appearances for the Blackhawks.
Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry is slated to remain out for another 2-3 months as he recovers from June hip surgery. Having received an initial recovery timeline of 5-6 months, he remains on track for a potential return around November, though an exact date is unconfirmed. Once healthy, Terry is expected to reclaim a top-line role after recording 19 goals, 57 points, and 161 shots on net across 61 games during the 2025-26 regular season.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will patrol the home crease in Saturday's exhibition game against Dallas. The 33-year-old netminder is slated to play the first two periods before Georgi Romanov takes over in the third frame. Last season, Binnington posted a 13-20-7 record with one shutout, a 3.33 GAA, and an .873 save percentage across 41 appearances during the 2025-26 regular campaign for St. Louis.
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill is expected to defend the road net against the Los Angeles Kings in Saturday's preseason action. Hill, who posted a 10-9-6 record with an .871 save percentage over 27 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, is slated to receive two preseason starts alongside teammate Carter Hart ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark spoke to reporters on day two of training camp, appearing relaxed and eager after a strong late-season resurgence and playoff performance following a mental health leave. Ullmark looks to carry his late-season .908 save percentage and 2.42 GAA into the new year, anchoring a goaltending tandem alongside newly signed backup Samuel Ersson as Ottawa prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Carolina Hurricanes RFA blueliner Alexander Nikishin is not present for the opening of training camp as he and the front office remain at a standoff. With the sixth defenseman position wide open, multiple prospects and newly signed veterans are competing for the roster spot while the team navigates the unresolved situation surrounding the missing Russian defenseman.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault spoke to media at training camp, saying he has turned the page on last year's struggles following a fresh start and fatherhood. Training with Team B, Montembeault surrendered only two goals in practice and prepares to face the Toronto Maple Leafs. GM Kent Hughes noted he is ready to start camp with three goalists, while trade rumors circulate regarding Montembeault entering a contract year.
Acquired by the New Jersey Devils from the Detroit Red Wings, Amadeus Lombardi is eager to seize his long-awaited NHL opportunity during training camp. Starting alongside Cody Glass and Connor Brown, the 23-year-old winger brings offensive strengths, scoring twice in a scrimmage. Coach Sheldon Keefe notes Lombardi is developing his defensive game to secure NHL minutes, and Lombardi has worked hard this summer to prove general manager Sunny Mehta made the right trade.
Oliver Kapanen enters the 2026-27 season looking for a breakout year after a solid first full NHL campaign with the Montreal Canadiens. In 82 games last season, the 23-year-old forward posted 22 goals, 15 assists, and 37 points, proving he can provide vital secondary scoring. Only 100 games into his career, Kapanen has not hit his ceiling. If he elevates his offense, he could solve Montreal's need for down-the-middle help and boost the team significantly.
Oskar Sundqvist signed a one-year, two-way contract ($850k NHL/$300k AHL) to stay with the St. Louis Blues despite other guaranteed offers. After posting 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 52 games last season, the 32-year-old enters training camp pain-free in his knees for the first time in 2.5 years following past ACL surgeries. Sundqvist is currently competing in Group B for one of two remaining bottom-six roster spots and faces potential waivers if assigned to AHL Springfield.
New York Islanders forward Pierre Engvall is fighting to prove his worth during training camp after missing last season due to hip and ankle surgeries. Carrying a four-year, $12 million contract, Engvall is battling a crowded room of forwards for a spot on the 23-man roster. Coach Pete DeBoer noted that Engvall and a large group of forwards are competing for roster cases as the Islanders navigate a shortened 13-day training camp ahead of the new season.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman David Jiricek is competing for a full-time NHL roster spot at training camp. The 22-year-old former No. 6 overall pick, acquired from the Wild ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, has 85 regular-season games of experience. Jiricek has started camp strong, scoring goals in drills against Carson Bjarnason. GM Danny Briere believes he is ready, but Jiricek knows performance will dictate his spot as the Flyers prepare for their preseason opener.
After signing a seven-year, $77M deal following a 37-goal season and a Stanley Cup Final run with 12 postseason goals, Pavel Dorofeyev is embracing high expectations with the New York Rangers. Coach Mike Sullivan tested the confident forward on a line with J.T. Miller and Oliver Bjorkstrand. Teammates Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox praised his lethal shot, expecting him to significantly boost five-on-five play and power-play production after netting 20 power-play goals last year.
Patrick Kane signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Chicago Blackhawks, leaving behind a Red Wings squad that will miss his veteran leadership and 57-point production. In Chicago, Kane is embracing a leadership role on a top line alongside young talents Frank Nazar and Roman Kantserov while Connor Bedard recovers from an injury. Former teammates and coach Todd McLellan praised his impact, and Kane is set to face his former Detroit team on October 29.
