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Weegar said Wednesday that he has high expectations for himself and the Mammoth during the 2026-27 campaign.

The Mammoth acquired Weegar from the Flames during the 2025-26 season. He seems hopeful going into his first full year in Utah. Across 79 regular-season appearances between the two teams last year, he generated four goals, 24 assists, 175 blocked shots, 167 hits and 88 PIM. His 28-point performance was his worst since he recorded 18 points over 45 regular-season appearances with the Panthers during the 2019-20 campaign, but he'll attempt to bounce back this year.

Hinds (lower body) is listed as injured on the Ducks' training camp roster, Patrick Present of The Hockey News reports Wednesday.

Per Patrick Present of The Hockey News, Hinds is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, which suggests there isn't much concern yet. The 23-year-old blueliner made his NHL debut last year. He didn't earn a point, but he posted 10 blocked shots, six hits and two PIM across six regular-season appearances. If he returns to full health before the 2026-27 campaign begins, he could play a more regular role for Anaheim.

Bertucci isn't ready for the start of training camp because of an undisclosed injury, per Sam Nestler of DLLS Sports on Wednesday.

Bertucci sustained the injury during the prospects tournament. He had five goals, 24 points and 53 PIM in 63 regular-season outings with AHL Texas in 2025-26. If he's healthy enough to do so, Bertucci is likely to begin the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Zub (lower body) won't skate for the first day of training camp Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

The Senators indicated last week that Zub was expected to be ready for the start of training camp despite continuing to rehab from an injury. While head coach Travis Green said Wednesday that he hopes Zub isn't facing a long-term absence, the 30-year-old defenseman will face at least some limitations for the start of camp. Zub has skated recently, so it still seems as though he'll be in consideration to suit up for Opening Night. Across 81 regular-season appearances last year, he recorded five goals, 25 assists, 120 blocked shots, 66 hits and 57 PIM while averaging 20:48 of ice time.

Gonchar (undisclosed) is available for the start of training camp, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Gonchar wasn't ready for on-ice activities during rookie camp, but it seems he's recovered. He had 15 goals and 51 points in 65 regular-season outings with OHL Sudbury in 2025-26. He's likely to begin the upcoming campaign back in the OHL.

Crevier underwent shoulder surgery over the offseason, but he might be ready for the start of training camp, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Crevier had seven goals, 25 points, 63 PIM, 124 hits and 95 blocks in 78 regular-season appearances with the Blackhawks in 2025-26. The 25-year-old is likely to begin the campaign as a member of the third pairing if he's healthy. If Crevier ends up needing to miss time, then that could create an opportunity for Dennis Gilbert or Zach Metsa to dress in Buffalo's season opener.

Tanev (abdomen) has been given the all-clear ahead of the preseason, Mark Masters of TSN reports Wednesday.

It was a rough 2025-26 campaign for Tanev, who managed to be on the ice for only 11 regular-season contests. He picked up just two points while adding 15 blocked shots. Known more for his physicality, the 36-year-old defenseman has reached the 20-point mark three times in his career.

General manager John Chayka said Wednesday that Villeneuve is recovering from knee surgery, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

It's not clear when Villeneuve underwent his procedure, but the procedure was described as an ACL "construction" that is expected to sideline the defenseman for a long-term period, Jonas Siegel and Joshua Kloke of The Athletic report. Villeneuve signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Maple Leafs in July after he generated 30 points across 61 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto last year.

Rielly will be limited in camp due to a viral issue, but he is expected to be ready for Opening Night against the Canadiens, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.

Rielly will have less than two weeks to recover before the Leafs open the campaign with a back-to-back. The 32-year-old blueliner logged just six power-play points over 78 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He figures to be relegated to the second unit again this campaign following Toronto's acquisition of Darren Raddysh in the offseason. As such, Rielly could again be in danger of missing the 40-point threshold.

The Canadiens announced Wednesday that Guhle is recovering from minor adductor muscle surgery that he underwent over the summer, and he's expected to return in 4-5 weeks.

Reports surfaced early in the week that Guhle would miss the start of the 2026-27 campaign following offseason surgery, and the nature of his procedure and a return timetable have now been revealed. The 24-year-old's timeline suggests that he could return as early as mid-October. However, the Canadiens could exercise caution with his recovery since he's slated to miss the entirety of training camp. Guhle recorded two goals, nine assists, 86 hits, 63 blocked shots and 41 PIM while averaging 19:28 of ice time per game across 39 regular-season appearances last year.