NHL Player News

Fox logged three assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Islanders.

Fox looked sharp in this contest. The 28-year-old defenseman is set to lead the Rangers' blue line in 2026-27, and he should be a high-quality option in fantasy, though a step down from the NHL's top tier of blueliners. Fox has missed the 70-point mark in consecutive seasons but should still be capable of generating significant offense, particularly as part of the first power-play unit.

Faber sustained an apparent upper-body injury after being hit with a puck in the second period of Friday's preseason game versus the Stars, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Faber initially remained in the game, but he was pulled during the second intermission. The 24-year-old defenseman's status wasn't updated after the game, though Smith reports there was at least an element of precaution involved. Faber will have a decent amount of time to get healthy ahead of the Wild's season opener Thursday in Nashville.

Spence (undisclosed) practiced Friday after missing Wednesday's pair of preseason games versus the Maple Leafs.

Spence should have a chance to play Saturday in one of the Senators' split-squad games versus the Canadiens. The 25-year-old defenseman is expected to be a regular in the lineup in 2026-27 and should also get some power-play time. Ottawa's first regular-season game is Oct. 3 versus the Maple Leafs.

Fabbro (upper body) was placed on injured reserve by the Blue Jackets on Friday.

Fabbro sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings, and the Blue Jackets indicated Wednesday that he could be in danger of missing Opening Night against the Sabres on Oct. 1. It appears as though the defenseman be sidelined for the start of the regular season after landing on injured reserve, and it's not yet clear when the team expects him to return, but the Blue Jackets could be shorthanded on their blue line since Damon Severson's (shoulder) status is uncertain ahead of Opening Night.

Skinner was placed on waivers by the Predators on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Skinner signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Predators in July, and he'll presumably begin the 2026-27 regular season in the minors if he clears waivers. He made 60 regular-season appearances with AHL Springfield last year and recorded seven goals, 12 assists and 61 PIM.

White was put on waivers by Columbus on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

White had a goal and seven points in 30 regular-season outings with AHL Utica in 2025-26. He also had four assists in 23 regular-season appearances with New Jersey last campaign. The 29-year-old is likely to begin the upcoming season in the minors.

Woo was put on waivers by Anaheim on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Woo had two goals, 10 points and 92 PIM in 43 AHL regular-season outings between Abbotsford and San Jose. The 26-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut and is projected to open the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Schueneman was waived by Anaheim on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Schueneman had six goals and 31 points in 71 regular-season AHL appearances between Springfield and Hershey in 2025-26. The 31-year-old blueliner also has two goals and seven points in 35 career regular-season NHL games, but he didn't log any time at the top level in 2025-26.

Sweezey was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Friday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence.

Sweezey rejoined the Bruins on a one-year, two-way contract in April and will head back to Providence to begin the 2026-27 campaign, assuming he clears waivers. The 30-year-old made 69 regular-season appearances with Providence last year and recorded a goal, 16 assists and 84 PIM.

Harris was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Friday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence.

Harris signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Bruins in July, but he'll be left off the Opening Night roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. He made eight regular-season appearances with Boston last year and logged a goal, two assists, five hits and five blocked shots while averaging 15:54 of ice time.