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Levshunov (right foot) skated Friday in a non-contact jersey, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

It's the fourth day in a row that Levshunov has been on the ice in some capacity, a great sign for the highly-touted prospect. The 18-year-old almost certainly will not make Chicago's Opening Night roster, but he'll have every chance to develop his game with AHL Rockford when healthy. Levshunov produced 35 points and a plus-27 rating with Michigan State University in 2023-24.

Mermis is listed as week-to-week after having jaw surgery Thursday.

Mermis was expected to compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blueline, but this serves as a major setback for the Illinois native. The 30-year-old had the most productive campaign of his career in 2023-24 -- he appeared in 47 regular-season contests, garnering eight points and a minus-2 rating. Mermis will likely miss a good chunk of the early portion of the 2024-25 season as he recovers from surgery.

Morrow (undisclosed) will not be an option against Florida in Friday's preseason contest, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Although Morrow won't play in Friday's contest, coach Rod Brind'Amour said that the 21-year-old "will be back any day now," Ruff reports. Morrow will be hard-pressed to earn time at the NHL level this season -- Carolina has a veteran-laden defense core. The 2021 second-round pick was highly productive during his time at UMass-Amherst -- he registered 94 points in 109 regular-season contests from the back end over the course of three seasons.

Stillman is dealing with a lower-body injury, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Stillman will not play in Friday's preseason contest versus Florida due to the injury. The 26-year-old will likely start the season with AHL Chicago -- Carolina's blue line is littered with experienced veterans. Stillman's last appearance in the NHL came with Buffalo during the 2022-23 season, when he notched three points in 18 regular-season contests.

Moser has been skating with Victor Hedman on the Lightning's top pair this preseason.

Moser plays a strong defensive game, and he's only 24. And in a strong system, he'll turn that solid game into some offense, too. Moser put up 31 points, including eight goals, in 82 games in 2022-23, and followed that up with 26 in 80 games last season. That's impressive considering it was in Arizona. A career season may be ahead for Moser.

Heinola, who has an ankle infection, underwent surgery, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports Thursday.

Heinola previously underwent ankle surgery last year and his infection is related to a screw from that operation, based on a report from Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press last Friday. There's no timetable for Heinola's return, but McIntyre believes he'll be out for at least another month. The 23-year-old defenseman was originally in the mix for a spot on the Jets' Opening Night roster, but he might instead spend some time in the minors after he recovers.

Stanley (undisclosed) is regarded as day-to-day after something was tweaked, per Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun on Thursday.

Stanley missed Wednesday's preseason game due to the injury. He had a goal, an assist, 36 PIM, 45 hits and 40 blocks in 25 regular-season contests with Winnipeg in 2023-24.

Woo was placed on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Woo recorded seven goals, 31 points and 93 PIM in 62 contests with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24. The 24-year-old defenseman hasn't made his NHL debut yet and is projected to open the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

Brisebois was put on waivers Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Brisebois had no points in eight contests with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24. Provided he clears waivers, the 27-year-old is expected to start the upcoming campaign in the minors.

There's been no update on Zub's (lower body) status, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, and he consequently isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against Buffalo.

Zub's next chance to play would be Sunday against Pittsburgh. He recorded five goals, 25 points, 32 PIM, 139 hits and 122 blocks in 69 contests with Ottawa in 2023-24.