NHL Player News

Heinola was placed on waivers Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Heinola spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, recording three goals and 21 points in 44 regular-season appearances for AHL Manitoba. He signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with Vegas in the summer. If Heinola clears waivers, he is ticketed to report to AHL Henderson.

Rosen was placed on waivers by the Blues on Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Rosen hasn't appeared in a regular-season NHL game since the 2023-24 campaign, and he appears set to begin the upcoming campaign in the minors as long as he clears waivers. The 32-year-old recorded eight goals, 23 assists and 24 PIM across 61 regular-season appearances with AHL Springfield last year.

Vilen was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

Vilen will head to the waiver wire Sunday with New Jersey's intention to have him return to AHL Utica. Across 61 regular-season outings with the Comets in 2025-26, the 23-year-old blueliner posted 23 assists and 27 points. While he likely won't play more than a handful of games for New Jersey in the 2026-27 season, he should have ample opportunities to develop in the AHL.

Kolyachonok was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

Kolyachonok secured a one-year deal with New Jersey when free agency opened after he spent time between the Stars and Bruins in 2025-26. The 25-year-old blueliner posted a goal, two assists, a plus-two rating, 12 shots on net, five hits and 13 blocked shots across 13 regular-season appearances between Dallas and Boston. If he goes unclaimed, he will likely open the season with AHL Utica, but he could be brought up by New Jersey if they elect to shake things up on the blue line once again in the upcoming campaign.

Perbix was put on waivers Sunday, according to Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey.

Perbix earned 10 assists, 13 points, 79 shots on net and 95 blocked shots in 79 appearances for Nashville during the 2025-26 regular season. If he clears waivers, he could start the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Milwaukee.

Lyubushkin was placed on waivers Sunday, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports.

Lyubushkin earned nine points, 33 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 68 hits and 40 PIM in 53 appearances for Dallas during the 2025-26 regular season. Nashville acquired Lyubushkin in a trade with the Stars in July. If he clears waivers, he could start the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Milwaukee.

Tuomisto was waived by the Golden Knights on Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Tuomisto signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with Vegas in early July but is slated to head to the minors for the start of the regular season if he clears waivers. He recorded eight goals, 21 assists and 34 PIM across 68 regular-season appearances with AHL Grand Rapids last year.

Kyrou was placed on waivers by the Senators on Sunday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Kyrou wasn't extended a qualifying offer from the Flyers during the offseason, but he signed a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa a few days later. He'll be left off the Senators' Opening Night roster and should head to the minors if he clears waivers. He generated 10 goals, 24 assists and 16 PIM across 55 regular-season appearances with AHL Lehigh Valley last year.

Groshev was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday.

Groshev signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Lightning in the offseason after another solid year in the organization. He made his NHL debut during the 2025-26 campaign, where he recorded an assist across just two regular-season outings. The 24-year-old winger is headed into his fourth season with AHL Syracuse, where he will continue his development in hopes of being a depth winger for the team in the near future.

Szuber was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Laval.

Szuber notched 11 goals and 27 points in 65 games for AHL Tucson during the 2025-26 regular season. Montreal acquired him from Utah in the offseason and signed him to a one-year, two-way contract in the summer.