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Cootes (undisclosed) will not return to Saturday's prospects game versus the Kraken.

The Canucks provided no additional details regarding the nature or severity of Cootes' injury. The 15th overall pick from 2025 will be day-to-day heading into the main training camp until a further update is available.

Lund (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play against the Kings on Saturday in the Golden State Rookie Faceoff, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Lund sustained the injury in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks after scoring two goals in the contest. He had two goals, one assist, 12 shots on net and seven hits in 11 NHL regular-season appearances with the Sharks in 2024-25. If he's healthy, he will compete for a spot on the Opening Night roster during training camp.

Lund (upper body) did not return to Friday's prospects game versus the Ducks after taking a high hit in the third period, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Lund has a chance of making the Sharks' roster out of camp, but missing any time due to injury will complicate things for the 21-year-old forward. Depending on the severity of the injury, he could miss the remainder of the Sharks' prospects games and at least some of training camp next week.

Lowry (hip) is hoping to return to game action in late October or early November, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports Thursday.

Lowry underwent hip surgery May 27 after the Jets were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. The recovery time was said to be 5-6 months, and Lowry is progressing well enough that he could return close to the five-month mark. Lowry had a career high in goals with 16 during the 2024-25 campaign, adding in 18 assists and 140 hits over 73 regular-season contests. Lowry should be a third-line center with the Jets upon his return.

Sillinger (knee) is projected to be ready early in the 2025-26 campaign, but he isn't expected to take contact during training camp, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.

If Sillinger isn't taking contact, then that essentially rules him out for all of Columbus' seven preseason games. That limits his chances of making the Blue Jackets' Opening Night roster, but even if he starts the season in the minors, he might get a shot with the big club at some stage of the campaign. Sillinger had 11 goals and 29 points across 44 regular-season appearances with AHL Cleveland in 2024-25. The 27-year-old also played in his lone NHL game to date in Columbus' 6-2 win over Seattle on Jan. 9. He recorded two PIM, one hit and one block in 13:09 of ice time.

Misa signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks on Wednesday.

Misa was taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft after recording 62 goals, 134 points and 45 PIM in 65 regular-season appearances with OHL Saginaw during the 2024-25 campaign. While his roster spot on San Jose's Opening Night lineup isn't guaranteed, he's very likely to make the team out of training camp. Don't be surprised if the Sharks test him as the No. 2 center behind Macklin Celebrini. Misa is one of the most promising rookies going into the season.

Motte signed a professional tryout agreement with Florida, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli reports Wednesday.

Motte will be competing with fellow PTO signee Noah Gregor for a spot on the defending Stanley Cup champions' roster. With the Wings last year, the 30-year-old center notched four goals and five helpers while averaging just 11:19 of ice time. Even if Motte does make the team, it figures to be in a fourth-line role that could include some stints in the press box as a healthy scratch.

Seguin (shoulder) is back to full health ahead of training camp, according to independent Stars beat writer Robert Tiffin on Tuesday.

Seguin will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign after sustaining a shoulder injury in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He had four goals and four assists in 18 postseason appearances after accounting for nine tallies and 21 points in 20 regular-season outings. Seguin should see top-six minutes and power-play time this year.

Gambrell signed a professional tryout agreement with Nashville on Tuesday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Gambrell had 13 goals and 25 points in 54 regular-season games with AHL Cleveland in 2024-25 before adding two goals in six playoff outings. He will attend camp with the Predators in an attempt to land a two-way contract with the organization.

Gregor signed a professional tryout agreement with the Panthers on Tuesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Gregor appeared in a total of 52 regular-season games between the Senators and Sharks in 2024-25, registering four goals, seven points, 94 hits and a minus-21 rating. The 27-year-old will have an uphill battle making the team out of training camp, as the Panthers have multiple players contending for depth roles up front.