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Schuldt was put on waivers by Vancouver on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Schuldt is an organizational depth defenseman, so this decision from the Canucks isn't surprising. The 31-year-old had three goals, 18 points and 59 PIM in 70 regular-season outings with AHL Abbotsford in 2025-26. Look for him to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Fensore was put on waivers by the Avalanche on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Fensore has been knocking on the NHL door for a couple of seasons now without a full-time job to show for it. Unless another team pounces on waivers, expect him to spend the vast majority of 2026-27 in the minors.

Wolanin was placed on waivers by the Avalanche on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Wolanin signed a two-way contract with the Avalanche in early July, and he will begin the upcoming campaign in the minors, assuming he clears waivers. The 31-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since making 16 regular-season appearances with Vancouver during the 2022-23 campaign.

Megna was waived by Vegas on Wednesday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Megna had four goals, 11 points and 33 PIM in 64 regular-season appearances with AHL Henderson in 2025-26. He is also a veteran of 197 career NHL regular-season outings, in which he's collected four goals, 27 points and 77 PIM. Megna is expected to begin 2026-27 in the minors if he clears waivers.

Ginning was placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Henderson on Wednesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Ginning inked a two-year contract with the Golden Knights in July after playing 42 regular-season games for AHL Lehigh Valley last year. He will presumably spend most of the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Zellweger has entered the concussion protocol, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Zellweger suffered a concussion during Tuesday's preseason game against the Blue Jackets and will now be sidelined while he works to clear the league's protocol. It's not yet clear whether Zellweger will be available for the Sabres' Opening Night matchup against Columbus on Oct. 1, but it seems likely that he'll at least be sidelined for the team's final two preseason games.

Davies was put on waivers by Vegas on Wednesday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Davies had nine goals, 47 points and 74 PIM in 72 regular-season outings with AHL Henderson in 2025-26. The 29-year-old is expected to report to Henderson for the 2026-27 campaign if he clears waivers.

Samuelsson is considered week-to-week due to his lower-body injury, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Wednesday.

Given his timeline, Samuelsson seems unlikely to be ready to go for Opening Night against the Blue Jackets on Oct. 1. With the blueliner unavailable, Owen Power could see an uptick in power-play opportunities, while Ryan Johnson and Zach Metsa could be in the mix for a spot on the 23-man roster.

Lohrei continues to be evaluated for an undisclosed injury suffered during practice Wednesday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Lohrei had a chance to start the 2026-27 campaign with the No. 1 power-play unit due to Charlie McAvoy's six-game suspension. However, Lohrei's role could be impacted if this injury lingers into the regular season. In 73 regular-season games last year, the 25-year-old blueliner notched seven goals and 19 assists, failing to reach the 30-point mark.

Zub (knee) isn't expected to be ready for Ottawa's season opener in Toronto on Oct. 3, per TSN 1200 Ottawa on Wednesday.

Zub had five goals, 30 points, 57 PIM, 66 hits and 120 blocks in 81 regular-season appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26. It remains to be seen how long he will be on the shelf for, but he has been out since April 18. He missed Ottawa's final three playoff games because of the injury.