NHL Player News

Sharangovich (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday because of a week-to-week injury.

Sharangovich will miss the start of the 2024-25 campaign after being injured in Friday's exhibition contest against Winnipeg. He had a career year in 2023-24, accumulating 31 goals, 59 points and 179 shots on net in 82 regular-season contests. The 26-year-old forward's absence could lead to increased roles for Samuel Honzek or Matthew Coronato.

Highmore (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Highmore will miss the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign after being injured during the preseason. His return timeline is unclear, but the 28-year-old forward will probably be reassigned to AHL Belleville once he's healthy. Highmore had nine goals and 31 points in 43 minor-league contests during the 2023-24 regular season.

Lorentz signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Maple Leafs on Monday.

Lorentz spent the last month with the Maple Leafs on a PTO, and even though he missed a few days during camp due to an upper-body injury, he's earned a regular contract with the team ahead of the regular season. The 28-year-old made 38 regular-season appearances for the Panthers last year and tallied a goal, three points and 70 hits while averaging 8:47 of ice time.

Condotta was loaned to AHL Laval on Monday.

Condotta supplied eight goals, 19 points and 43 PIM across 65 AHL games with Laval during the 2023-24 regular season. He has one goal in four NHL appearances with Montreal over the last two campaigns. The 26-year-old forward will probably spend most of 2024-25 in the minors.

Coach Jon Cooper said Sunday that Eyssimont (lower body) could be ready for the start of the season, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Eyssimont has been dealing with a lower-body injury for several weeks, but he is close to full strength after shedding his non-contact jersey at Friday's practice. The 28-year-old will fill a bottom-six role with the Lightning when he's ready to go.

Glendening (undisclosed) practiced in a regular jersey Sunday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Glendening has been limited for most of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned to practice in a non-contact jersey Friday. He increased his workload Sunday, and coach Jon Cooper said that he hopes Glendening will be available for Opening Night against the Hurricanes on Friday. Even if Glendening is unable to suit up for the regular-season opener, it seems unlikely that he'll have a significant absence to begin the year.

Geekie saw a bigger role as the right wing on the third line while also working with the second power-play unit during Sunday's practice session, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Geekie said Sunday that he hasn't yet been told whether he has made Tampa Bay's Opening Night roster, but he seems to be trending toward beginning the year with the Lightning following a solid camp. Coach Jon Cooper said that Geekie hasn't given the team any excuses to send him down, and the young forward impressed over the past few weeks. Geekie was suspended for Friday's preseason game against Carolina but will be available for the start of the regular season.

Kasper was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Kasper had a strong preseason with Detroit -- the 20-year-old notched three points in four appearances to go along with 11 shots on goal. The 2022 No. 8 overall pick could push Detroit's hand if he continues his strong play with the Griffins this season.

Duran was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.

Duran joined the Bruins ahead of their preseason finale against Washington on Saturday, and he logged 16:23 of ice time in the loss. He should see more consistent opportunities to contribute in the AHL this year.

Harrison was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.

Harrison saw 14:24 of ice time during Saturday's preseason finale against the Capitals after being called up by Boston, but he'll head back to the minors ahead of the regular season. He hasn't yet made his NHL debut and should spend most, if not all, of this season in the minors.