NHL Player News

Jarnkrok was held out of practice Friday due to a lower-body injury.

Jarnkrok has been in and out of the lineup during preseason due to a lingering upper-body injury. The 33-year-old center should probably be considered questionable ahead of Saturday's preseason finale versus the Red Wings, and more likely will be given the time to get healthy ahead of Opening Night versus the Canadiens on Wednesday.

Anderson-Dolan (undisclosed) will not dress Friday in Calgary, according to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.

Anderson-Dolan was injured blocking a shot Wednesday against the Flames. He is battling for a spot on the bottom-two lines and the injury could hinder his chances of making the Opening Night roster in Edmonton on Oct. 9. Anderson-Dolan had a goal, three assists, 53 hits and 21 blocked shots in 30 regular-season appearances for LA in 2023-24 before he was claimed off waivers by Nashville in March of 2024, He played one game for the Predators and was held off the scoresheet.

Gustafsson (lower body) is unavailable for Friday's tilt in Calgary, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Gustafsson was injured at the midway mark of the second period Wednesday versus Calgary. The 24-year-old played in 39 regular-season games with the Jets in 2023-24, scoring three goals and adding four assists. Gustafsson is in a battle for a spot on the fourth line. His status for Opening Night in Edmonton on Oct. 9 is in doubt at this time.

Glendening (undisclosed) is at practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Glendening has not been healthy since the start of training camp, but he is finally back on the ice. Glendening had 10 goals and one assist, along with 39 PIM, 121 hits and 53 blocked shots in 81 regular-season appearances last season. He is expected to center the fourth line once he is healthy enough to return.

Eyssimont (lower body) is wearing a regular jersey at practice Friday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Eyssimont has been dealing with the injury since the start of training camp, and it was assumed that he would not be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 11 versus Carolina. With the start of the season still a week away, Eyssimont looks to be on track to start the season in the lineup, barring any setbacks. Eyssimont is expected to play on the third line, alongside Nick Paul and Conor Sheary, as well as seeing second power-play action.

Willman was waived by the Devils on Friday with the intent to loan him to AHL Utica.

Willman made 18 regular-season appearances for New Jersey last year and tallied three goals and an assist while averaging 8:20 of ice time. The 29-year-old is with the Devils on a two-way deal and will likely split time between the AHL and NHL this season.

Dowling was placed on waivers by the Devils on Friday.

The journeyman center played in only two NHL games during the regular season in 2023-24, scoring once. Dowling will be sent to AHL Utica, assuming he passes through waivers.

Szturc was elevated from the minors Friday.

Szturc will get his first taste of professional hockey this year after three seasons with WHL Kelowna. With the Rockets last season, the Czech center generated 33 goals and 50 assists in 62 regular-season contests while notching 12 points in 11 playoff appearances. While Szturc figures to suit up versus the Hurricanes on Friday, he likely remains a long shot to make the Bolts' Opening Night roster.

McKown was elevated from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

McKown made the jump to the professional ranks last year following a three-year career with Colorado College. In his 53 regular-season games with AHL Cleveland, the 22-year-old center notched nine goals and 15 assists, adding another four points in 11 playoff matchups. While McKown likely will play most of his games in the minors this year, his offensive upside should see him make his NHL debut at some point during the 2024-25 campaign.

Del Bel Belluz was promoted from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Del Bel Belluz figures to get some minutes in Friday's preseason finale versus Pittsburgh but will likely be shipped back to the minors ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. With the Monsters last year, the 20-year-old center generated nine goals and 22 helpers in 58 regular-season contests. If Del Bel Belluz can improve on that level of productivity in the minors, he should earn a call-up or two this year.