NHL Player News

Merkulov was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.

Merkulov was called up by the Bruins ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against Washington, and he saw 15:05 of ice time in the defeat. He was productive in the AHL last year and could see more time in the NHL this year if the Bruins need additional depth at some point.

Anderson-Dolan (undisclosed) was waived by the Jets on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Anderson-Dolan has moved past his injury, but the 25-year-old will revert to AHL Manitoba if he passes through waivers. The left-shot center signed a two-year deal with Winnipeg in July. Anderson-Dolan has 28 points in 127 career NHL games.

Nelson was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.

Nelson was called up by the Bruins ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Capitals, but he didn't see the ice in the defeat. He should see plenty of playing time in the AHL this year.

Laczynski was placed on waivers by the Golden Knights on Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Laczynski had a strong preseason with his new club, but he'll have a better chance at an opportunity if he is claimed on waivers. The 27-year-old signed a two-year contract with Vegas in July, and he'll head to AHL Henderson if he clears the waiver wire. Laczynski produced 44 points in 49 regular-season appearances with AHL Lehigh Valley in 2023-24.

Aston-Reese was placed on waivers by the Golden Knights on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Aston-Reese pushed for a fourth-line role with the Golden Knights following a strong preseason performance, but he'll be left off the team's Opening Night roster. If he clears waivers, he should head to the AHL to begin the regular season.

Karlstrom was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Karlstrom signed a one-way deal with the Islanders over the summer but was unable to land a spot on the team's Opening Night roster. He's made just eight career appearances in the NHL and will likely spend most of this season in the AHL if he clears waivers.

Foudy was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Foudy was battling for a roster spot among New York's forward group, but the room was too crowded for him to make the cut. The 24-year-old signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Isles in July. Foudy will likely see significant ice time with AHL Bridgeport if he passes through waivers.

Bowers was placed on waivers by the Devils on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Bowers made eight regular-season appearances for the Devils last season and averaged just 9:27 of ice time. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll likely spend most of this year with AHL Utica.

Snively was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Snively made just three regular-season appearances in the NHL last year, averaging 8:21 of ice time with the Capitals. He'll likely spend most of this year in the AHL if he clears waivers.

Brown was put on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Brown had one assist, seven shots on net and 25 hits in 11 regular-season contests with Boston in 2023-24. He added 11 goals and 32 points in 42 games for AHL Providence during the 2023-24 regular season. Brown could see additional time in the NHL this campaign, but most of his playing time will probably be in the minors.