NHL Player News

Avon was traded to Seattle from Philadelphia in exchange for Tucker Robertson on Thursday.

Avon has spent the last two seasons with AHL Lehigh Valley, managing seven goals and 10 assists across 60 regular-season games in 2024-25. He will likely suit up for AHL Coachella Valley during the 2025-26 campaign.

McCann (undisclosed) is not listed with an injury on the Kraken's official training camp roster released Wednesday.

McCann underwent a surgery after the 2024-25 campaign to address an injury that he played through for most of the campaign. The 29-year-old's recovery time was listed as six weeks, so it's not a surprise that he is healthy and ready to go for 2025-26. McCann figures to spend the upcoming season in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit.

Holloway (oblique) is back to full health and will be good to go for the beginning of training camp, per Andy Strickland of FanDuel Sports Network on Tuesday.

Holloway missed the final five games of the regular season and all seven of St. Louis' playoff outings after he tore his oblique off the hip bone. Before getting hurt, the 23-year-old forward amassed 26 goals, 63 points, 178 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and 165 hits across 77 appearances last campaign. Holloway's category coverage makes him a solid option in multiple formants, and he should occupy a top-six role while seeing power-play time in 2025-26.

Hyman (wrist) is continuing his recovery from surgery and doesn't expect the process to last much longer, according to the team Wednesday.

Hyman sustained a wrist injury and underwent surgery in late May. He described it as a long rehab but also expressed optimism that he is near the end of the process. The winger doesn't have a solid timeline for his return and may still miss part or all of training camp, but he is with the rest of Team Canada's Olympic orientation camp group this week in Calgary. It's unclear if he is taking part in any on-ice activities.

Ryabkin agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Carolina on Wednesday.

Ryabkin, who was selected by the Canes with the 62nd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, should still be considered a longshot to make the Opening Night roster despite inking his entry-level deal. The 18-year-old center made the jump to North America last year, racking up 19 goals and 11 helpers in 27 games for USHL Muskegon. It's possible Ryabkin gets a cup of coffee with the Hurricanes to start the year before heading back to juniors, but he figures to primarily be a target in dynasty or keeper formats for now.

Lowry (hip) was on the ice Tuesday, per the team's X account.

Lowry had hip surgery May 27, and he was anticipated to be out for 5-6 months at that time. It remains to be seen if Winnipeg's captain is ahead of schedule in his recovery process, but his presence on the ice Tuesday is a positive sign. Jonathan Toews and Vladislav Namestnikov are expected to fill middle-six center roles while Lowry is on the shelf.

Dach (knee) participated in an informal skate with his teammates Monday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

After undergoing knee surgery Feb. 28, Dach missed the final 25 games of the 2024-25 regular season and all five of Montreal's playoff outings. Barring a setback in his recovery, he should be available for the start of the 2025-26 campaign, though his participation in training camp could be limited. Dach will be in the mix for a middle-six role with the Canadiens this season, and he will have decent value in banger leagues if he stays healthy.

Kunin signed a one-year contract with Florida on Friday.

Kunin contributed 11 goals, 18 points, 112 shots on net, 77 blocked shots and 187 hits across 75 regular-season appearances between San Jose and Columbus in 2024-25. He will compete for a depth role with the Panthers during training camp, but he may not play regularly in the 2025-26 campaign.

Rossi inked a three-year, $15 million contract with Minnesota on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Rossi was a restricted free agent and signed a bridge deal that will take him to within one year of free agency once this contract expires. The 23-year-old had career highs in goals with 24 and assists with 36 across 82 regular-season games with the Wild in 2024-25. He is slated to center the second line in 2025-26, alongside Marcus Johansson and Mats Zuccarello.

Nazar signed a six-year, $46.1 million contract extension with the Blackhawks on Thursday.

Nazar is entering the final year of his entry-level deal, and his extension will begin in the 2026-27 campaign. The 21-year-old made 53 appearances with Chicago last year and racked up 12 goals, 14 assists, 35 blocked shots, 30 hits and 24 PIM while averaging 15:52 of ice time. He should be in the mix for a top-six role once again during the 2025-26 campaign.