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Cagnoni has impressed over the first two days of training camp, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Friday.

Cagnoni appears to be the leading contender for a third-pairing role as the Sharks look to round out their depth. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky has been among those impressed by Cagnoni's performance so far. The 21-year-old defenseman will still need to keep his momentum going through preseason games, but he looks likely to start the year in the NHL.

Moore will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.

Moore logged 67 regular-season games as a rookie last year, producing four goals, eight assists and 42 hits while averaging just 13:40 of ice time. While the 24-year-old blueliner is unlikely to put up huge offensive numbers, he should still surpass those totals in 2026-27 despite starting a little later. Moore's absence is expected to carry into the opening weeks of the regular season, which could open up a roster spot for Tristan Luneau.

Sanderson (concussion) is healthy going into training camp, per Claire Hanna of TSN on Thursday.

Sanderson had 14 goals and 54 points in 67 regular-season appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26. He skated alongside Carter Yakemchuk on Thursday, who might end up being Sanderson's defensive partner to start the 2026-27 campaign.

Jones (foot) looked good on the ice in practice Thursday, Kacy Hintz of Local 10 Miami reports.

Jones suffered a broken foot late in the season after dealing with an upper-body injury sustained in the Winter Classic. The 31-year-old defenseman spent the offseason in Florida while rehabbing, and he looks set to resume his usual top-four role, as long as he can stay healthy. Expect Jones to be a factor in all situations for the Panthers, though it remains to be seen if he'll get the top power-play assignment over Aaron Ekblad.

Gudas (ankle) was on the ice for the first day of training camp Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Gudas was dealing with an injury late in 2025-26 while he was a member of the Ducks. That didn't stop the Panthers from signing him to a six-year, $9 million contract at the start of free agency. The 36-year-old defenseman has taken a lot of wear and tear with his physical playing style, but he will likely see less ice time in a third-pairing role this year.

Kulikov (finger) skated on a pairing with Radko Gudas on Thursday to open training camp, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Kulikov and Gudas would provide a physical shutdown pairing if they stick together for the 2026-27 campaign. The 35-year-old Kulikov was shut down early with a broken finger to end 2025-26, but he appears to have no lingering injury concerns to begin training camp. He'll likely fill a bottom-four role this year.

Head coach Joel Quenneville said that Moore sustained an injury early in Thursday's practice session to begin training camp, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

The exact nature and severity of the injury are unclear, but Quenneville indicated that he'd provide an update on Moore's status Friday. The 24-year-old recorded four goals, eight assists, 80 blocked shots, 42 hits and 24 PIM while averaging 13:40 of ice time per game across 67 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.

Dumoulin (undisclosed) failed his physical and is undergoing further testing, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Thursday.

Dumoulin had two goals, 17 points, 22 PIM, 36 hits and 89 blocks in 82 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2025-26. He's played in at least 80 games in each of the past four regular seasons, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the start of 2026-27. If Dumoulin does start the campaign on the shelf, then Erik Gustafsson is likely to serve on the third pairing in his place.

Pionk (undisclosed) is healthy going into training camp, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press on Thursday.

Pionk had three goals, 12 points, 37 PIM, 111 hits and 75 blocks in 51 regular-season appearances with the Jets in 2025-26. He'll be looking to shake off that rough campaign and return to the 30-point milestone. He recorded over 30 points in six consecutive regular seasons from 2019-20 through 2024-25, so the 31-year-old's track record suggests that he can get there again.

Siegenthaler (undisclosed) was on the first defensive pairing for Thursday's practice session on the first day of training camp, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Siegenthaler missed the 2026 IIHF World Championship over the summer due to an undisclosed injury, but he appears to have moved past the issue in time for the start of training camp. The 29-year-old appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Devils last year and recorded no goals, 16 assists, 135 blocked shots, 92 hits and 48 PIM while averaging 19:29 of ice time.