NHL Player News

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.

Hughes (undisclosed) was on the ice for Thursday's training camp session, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Hughes missed the final four games of the regular season due to his undisclosed injury, but he appears to be no worse for wear. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was struggling offensively, going 13 games without finding the back of the net while managing just four helpers. While he's unlikely to be a Norris Trophy contender, Hughes should be able to get back over the 40-point threshold with a full 84-game schedule.

Kovacevic (knee) will be a limited participant to start New Jersey's training camp.

Kovacevic underwent a minor procedure in his right knee during the 2025-26 offseason, so he'll ramp up to playing shape slowly during training camp. The 29-year-old blueliner is coming off a season where he appeared in 34 regular-season games, compiling eight assists, 30 shots on net, 57 hits and 39 blocked shots. Once he's back to full strength, he'll likely battle for an everyday role against New Jersey's other right shot defensemen, such as Brett Pesce and Declan Chisholm.

Cormier (undisclosed) will wear a non-contact jersey to begin Golden Knights' training camp, per SinBin.vegas.

Cormier underwent an undisclosed procedure in the 2025-26 offseason and will wear a red non-contact jersey to start Vegas' training camp. The 24-year-old blueliner had a productive year with AHL Henderson last season, where he compiled eight goals, 39 assists and 121 shots on net across 49 regular-season outings. While he appears to be an outside shot to make the Golden Knights' roster, he'll battle in training camp while looking to recover from his surgery simultaneously.

Zub (lower body) is expected to miss the first 1-2 weeks of training camp, Claire Hanna of TSN reports Thursday.

The Senators announced Wednesday that Zub wouldn't skate for the first day of training camp Thursday, and it now appears as though he'll be sidelined for at least a week. If he can return to the ice on the earlier side of his timetable, it seems possible that he'll be able to ramp up before Ottawa's Opening Night matchup against Toronto on Oct. 3, but it seems likely that he'll at least miss most, or all, of the team's preseason games.

Salomonsson (shoulder) was seen skating ahead of Jets' training camp Thursday morning, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

Salomonsson was spotted getting additional work in prior to the official start of camp. Not only is his presence on the ice an encouraging sign for his recovery, but he also wasn't dressed in a non-contact jersey. The 22-year-old blueliner underwent a shoulder procedure following the 2025-26 campaign, where he compiled a goal, five points, 37 shots on net, 50 hits and 27 blocked shots across 32 regular-season games. If he's cleared to fully participate in Winnipeg's training camp, then he'll be in a good position to battle for a roster spot against right-handed defensemen such as Jack St. Ivany and Henry Thrun.