NHL Player News

Boyd was put on waivers by Toronto on Saturday, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Boyd is a veteran of 299 regular-season NHL games, but he spent the bulk of 2024-25 with AHL Iowa, recording 22 goals and 53 points across 63 outings. Boyd is expected to report to AHL Toronto in the likely event that he clears waivers.

Sillinger (knee) was put on waivers by Columbus on Saturday.

Sillinger's inclusion on the waiver list indicates that he's recovered from his knee injury. The 28-year-old had 11 goals and 29 points in 44 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland in 2024-25. Assuming he clears waivers, Sillinger is expected to report to Cleveland.

Columbus waived McKown on Saturday.

McKown should clear waivers, and he's expected to be reassigned to AHL Cleveland once he does so. The 23-year-old had 13 goals, 31 points and 34 PIM in 68 regular-season appearances with Cleveland last year.

McTavish signed a six-year, $42 million contract with Anaheim on Saturday, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

McTavish missed the beginning of training camp due to a contract dispute, but he should be back on the ice with his teammates soon. He accounted for 22 goals, 52 points, 180 shots on net and 70 hits across 76 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. McTavish will likely occupy a middle-six role this campaign while seeing plenty of power-play time.

Roy (lower body) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason contest against Montreal, per Mark Masters of TSN.

Roy will see his first game action of the exhibition schedule after recovering from a lower-body injury. He had 15 goals, 31 points, 107 shots on net and 72 hits across 71 regular-season outings with Vegas in 2024-25. The Maple Leafs acquired him in the trade that sent Mitch Marner to the Golden Knights during the offseason.

Domi (lower body) will be back in action Saturday versus Montreal, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Domi missed a couple of preseason games this week, one due to a family funeral. He will center Matthew Knies and Nicholas Robertson on the second line and will likely see some power-play time. Domi struggled offensively last season with eight goals and 25 assists in 74 games, but picked it up a bit in the playoffs with three goals and seven points in 13 postseason appearances.

Acciari (abdomen) won't be available for preseason action versus Columbus on Saturday.

Acciari has been skating in a regular jersey recently, indicating he has clearance for contact. The 33-year-old had five goals, 12 points, 100 blocked shots and 180 hits across 79 regular-season games in 2024-25, but could see his role reduced as the Penguins may decide to go younger this season.

Kulich (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup versus Detroit on Saturday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Kulich also didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against Detroit after tweaking a muscle. The 21-year-old had 15 goals and nine assists over 62 regular-season games in 2024-25. He remains day-to-day, leaving a return versus Pittsburgh on Wednesday as a possibility.

Kotkaniemi took a high stick to the face in the third period of Friday's preseason game versus the Lightning and did not return.

There was no update on Kotkaniemi's status after the game. Assuming he checks out fine, he could be available either Sunday versus the Predators or Monday against the Panthers. Barring a discouraging update, he should be fine by the time the Hurricanes open the regular season Oct. 9 versus the Devils.

McLaughlin will be out for at least the rest of training camp after sustaining an undisclosed injury in Friday's preseason game versus the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

McLaughlin was in the mix for a bottom-six job, but that may now be in danger due to the injury, which he suffered on his first shift of the game Friday. If the 26-year-old isn't healthy enough to play Opening Night on Oct. 9 versus the Hurricanes, he may be placed on injured reserve.