NHL Player News

Head coach Travis Green said Thursday that he hopes Eller (abdomen) will be able to suit up in Saturday's preseason finale against the Canadiens, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

Eller has already been ruled out for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Blues, but he could have an opportunity to suit up for the Senators ahead of the regular season. Eller has spent training camp recovering from minor abdominal surgery, but he's been trending in the right direction and appears to be in the mix to be available for the start of the regular season.

Carrick (lower body) was in a regular jersey during Thursday's morning skate, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports, indicating that he's been cleared to return to action.

Carrick missed Monday's preseason game against the Islanders due to his lower-body injury, and he was in a non-contact sweater during Wednesday's practice session. However, he appears to have progressed ahead of Thursday's preseason game against the Devils and could be an option for that matchup. Regardless of the role he plays over the Rangers' final two preseason games, it wouldn't be surprising to see him available for the team's Opening Night matchup against the Penguins on Tuesday.

Pospisil (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's preseason game versus the Canucks and there was no update on his status after the contest, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

It's not clear how Pospisil was injured. The 25-year-old forward can be considered day-to-day until the Flames provide an additional update. Pospisil will likely fill a bottom-six role during the regular season, assuming he's healthy.

Huberdeau (undisclosed) left Wednesday's preseason game versus the Canucks and there was no update on his status after the contest, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

Huberdeau crashed into the Canucks net and goalie Kevin Lankinen during the contest. Huberdeau was able to get off the ice under his own power, and Calgary is hopeful that the injury isn't serious. Huberdeau will probably not play Friday versus the Jets in the Flames' preseason finale, and the winger's status for Opening Night versus the Oilers next Wednesday is uncertain.

McBain (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, per Catherine Bogart of Utah's official site.

McBain is considered day-to-day, so he might still be an option for Saturday's exhibition clash versus San Jose. McBain recorded 13 goals, 27 points, 78 PIM and 291 hits across 82 outings with Utah in 2024-25. Once healthy, McBain will likely occupy a bottom-six role.

Stephenson (undisclosed) will miss Seattle's preseason finale against Edmonton on Wednesday, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Stephenson recorded 13 goals and 51 points in 78 outings with Seattle in 2024-25. The 31-year-old should serve in a top-six capacity when he's healthy, but if Stephenson isn't available for Opening Night, then Shane Wright might begin the campaign with a bigger role.

Skoog was put on waivers by Florida on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Skoog had nine goals, 24 points and 63 PIM in 72 regular-season outings with AHL Charlotte in 2024-25. The 26-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut, and there's no guarantee that it will come this campaign. Look for him to rejoin the Checkers if he clears waivers.

Dries was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Dries spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors with AHL Grand Rapids, generating 25 goals and 15 helpers in 65 regular-season tilts before adding two points in three playoff appearances. While the 31-year-old does have NHL experience, he hasn't played in a game in the league since 2022-23, when he suited up 63 times for the Canucks. If he can keep scoring at a high level in the minors, Dries may force his way into the Red Wings' roster at some point.

Winnipeg waived Anderson-Dolan on Wednesday, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Anderson-Dolan had seven goals, 19 points and 30 PIM across 51 regular-season outings with AHL Manitoba in 2024-25. He also recorded an assist in seven regular-season appearances with the Jets before adding a goal and an assist across five outings during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It seems Anderson-Dolan will start the season in the minors if he goes unclaimed, but the 26-year-old should be among Winnipeg's top call-up options.

Jost was claimed off waivers by Nashville from Carolina on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Jost had four goals, nine points, 33 PIM and 46 hits across 39 regular-season outings with the Hurricanes in 2024-25. The 27-year-old is now projected to start the season in the NHL with Nashville, but it remains to be seen if Jost will be a part of the Predators' bottom six for their season opener against Columbus on Oct. 9 or if he'll begin the campaign as a healthy scratch.