NHL Player News

Lauzon (undisclosed) tweaked something and exited Friday's practice as a precaution, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Lauzon, who previously has been working through a lower-body injury, was cleared for camp Thursday, but he's already dealing with something new a couple of days in. The 28-year-old defenseman's ultra-physical playing style invites a significant amount of injury risk, but for now, there's no long-term concern. Look for Lauzon to occupy a third-pairing role in the regular season. His status should be updated prior to Sunday's preseason opener versus the Sharks.

Carlsson underwent surgery due to a lower-body injury during the offseason, but he's progressed to the point where he's day-to-day, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Friday.

Carlsson had 10 goals and 23 points in 45 regular-season appearances with AHL San Jose as well as a goal and four points in 13 outings with the Sharks in 2024-25. Provided he's healthy, the 28-year-old defenseman is expected to start the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Buium sustained an upper-body injury Thursday and is considered day-to-day, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Although it's discouraging that Buium is dealing with an injury early in camp, head coach John Hynes said Friday that he doesn't consider the injury to be serious. It's unclear whether Buium will miss any time during the preseason, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him be able to suit up for Opening Night.

Van Riemsdyk (personal) will sit out Friday's training camp session while awaiting the birth of his child, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

With a baby on the way, the Caps probably won't rush van Riemsdyk back into the lineup, which means he figures to be a doubt for Sunday's preseason clash with the Bruins. With the veteran blueliner sitting out, it could open up additional opportunities for youngsters like Vincent Iorio to see some extra minutes in preseason.

Marino (upper body) skated with Group A in Thursday's on-ice practice session.

Marino missed five games at the end of the 2024-25 regular season due to the upper-body injury, but it is no longer an issue. The Mammoth divided their practice groups roughly along NHL/AHL lines, so Marino looks to be a full go heading into 2025-26. The 28-year-old blueliner should be in the mix for top-four minutes as a shutdown defenseman this season.

Desharnais (upper body) took part in Thursday's practice, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, which suggests that he's healthy for the start of training camp.

Desharnais didn't play past March 27 due to the injury. He had three assists, 45 PIM, 87 hits and 83 blocks in 51 regular-season appearances between Vancouver, Pittsburgh and San Jose last year. Desharnais is in the mix for a spot on the Sharks' Opening Night roster.

Juulsen (groin) skated with Group B at the Flyers' first on-ice practice of training camp Thursday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Juulsen underwent sports hernia surgery around the end of February. He was not reported to have any limitations on the ice Thursday, which suggests he is clear to compete for a third-pairing role. Juulsen signed with the Flyers at the start of free agency and is reunited with head coach Rick Tocchet, who was his coach with the Canucks over parts of the last three seasons. As a right-shot blueliner, Juulsen may get a long look in camp since fellow righty Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) will be out for the start of 2025-26.

Soucy (illness) skated on a pairing with Scott Morrow in Thursday's scrimmage, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Soucy was under the weather at the end of 2024-25, but he's fine now. The 31-year-old is likely to be a regular in the Rangers' lineup as a bottom-four blueliner. He had 13 points over 75 regular-season games last year between the Rangers and the Canucks. Soucy also had 106 blocked shots and 115 hits, so he could provide a bit of physicality.

Pulock (undisclosed) took part in Thursday's practice, per Andrew Gross of Newsday, which suggests that he's healthy for the start of training camp.

Pulock missed the Islanders' season finale due to the injury. He had five goals, 23 points, 16 PIM, 100 hits and 155 blocks in 74 appearances in 2024-25. Pulock is projected to serve in a top-four role this year.

Pelech (undisclosed) participated in Thursday's practice, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Per Gross, Pelech is wearing a shield to protect his jaw after taking a puck to the mouth recently. The defenseman also told reporters he is fully healthy and ready to play, so the jaw shield appears to just be a precaution. He plays a physically taxing style and has missed over 20 games in each of the last three seasons, though he should be a regular in the lineup when healthy. Pelech had 21 points (all assists) with 87 blocked shot and 73 hits in 60 regular-season games in 2024-25.