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O'Brien (lower body) was placed on injured reserve on Sunday.

O'Brien was held out of Seattle's lineup for their preseason contest Thursday. The 19-year-old center was exceptional with OHL Brantford in 2025-26, where he compiled 28 goals and 93 points across 53 regular-season games. Once O'Brien is ready to go, the Kraken will have to decide whether they want to try him out with their current roster, or push off his NHL debut by potentially optioning him to AHL Coachella Valley.

Poitras (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Bruins on Sunday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.

Poitras suffered his lower-body injury during Tuesday's practice session and was kept out of the Bruins' preseason finale Friday. The 22-year-old center saw limited action at the NHL level last season, where he posted a goal and eight shots on net across three regular-season appearances. When he's healthy enough to return from IR, the Bruins will have to make a decision on whether he will factor into the NHL lineup or to start his 2026-27 campaign with AHL Providence, where he posted 44 points in 69 regular-season games a year ago.

Jarvis (shoulder) was placed on the injured non-roster list Sunday.

Jarvis was initially pegged to miss about 4-6 months after having shoulder surgery in June. However, he believes he could return ahead of schedule after taking to the ice during training camp. Jarvis amassed 32 goals, 66 points, 224 shots on net and 81 hits in 71 games for the Hurricanes during the 2025-26 regular season.

Nielsen was placed on waivers by the Avalanche on Sunday.

Nielsen had a chance to factor in for the Avs to begin the upcoming campaign, but the team elected to move forward with Georgi Merkulov and Parker Kelly to battle for an everyday depth center role. The 26-year-old Nielsen had a solid tryout at the NHL level last season, where he posted an assist, three shots on net and nine hits across four regular-season games. He was effective in his first full season with AHL Colorado, posting 49 points across 66 regular-season outings, which should allow him to retain a large role with them to open the upcoming campaign.

Hinostroza was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Colorado.

Hinostroza signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Avalanche in July. He earned 12 assists, 18 points, 65 shots on net and 41 hits in 65 regular-season appearances between Minnesota and Florida in 2025-26. Assuming he goes unclaimed, he could become a depth call-up option for the Avalanche in the 2026-27 campaign.

Brodzinski was placed on waivers Sunday to be sent to AHL Hershey.

Brodzinski signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with Washington in July. He compiled six goals, 16 points, 63 shots on net and 47 hits in 55 NHL appearances with the Rangers during the 2025-26 regular season. However, he could begin the 2026-27 campaign with Washington's top minor-league if he clears waivers.

Kindel (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Penguins on Sunday.

Kindel was deemed week-to-week by the Penguins after he sustained his lower-body injury in Monday's preseason outing against the Sabres.The 19-year-old center played a large role for Pittsburgh in 2025-26, where he compiled 17 goals, 35 points, 151 shots on net and 58 blocked shots across 77 regular-season outings. While he'll likely miss the first handful of regular-season games, he's near lock to take over a middle-six center role when he returns. The rising star is worth being an IR stash in all deep fantasy leagues.

Lizotte (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Lizotte has been upgraded to day-to-day after being week-to-week and participated in Sunday's practice, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site. If Lizotte misses the start of the 2026-27 campaign, it doesn't appear as though it will be a lengthy absence. Lizotte contributed seven goals, 19 points, 49 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and 49 hits in 55 games with the Penguins during the 2025-26 regular season.

Broz (lower body) won't take part in Sunday's practice.

Broz logged 10:07 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 preseason win over Buffalo. He is being evaluated after sustaining an injury in the contest. Broz notched 16 goals and 39 points in 47 regular-season outings for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2025-26.

Kulich (undisclosed) participated in Saturday's practice.

Kulich is no longer listed on Buffalo's injury report, indicating he should be available for Thursday's season opener against Columbus. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Kulich "was doing pretty good" following Saturday's on-ice session.