NHL Player News

Mermis was put on waivers by Toronto on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Mermis is projected to report to AHL Toronto if he goes unclaimed. Although the 32-year-old did record a goal and 11 PIM in 11 regular-season outings with the Maple Leafs in 2025-26, he's more of an emergency depth option, so his inclusion on the waiver list isn't surprising.

Clayton was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Clayton has yet to make his NHL debut, but he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks in mid-June. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll presumably spend the majority of the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Abbotsford.

McWard was waived by Toronto on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

McWard signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Maple Leafs over the summer. He'll still earn his full salary even if he plays in the minors, as it's a one-way agreement. The 25-year-old had six goals, 27 points and 24 PIM in 63 regular-season appearances with AHL Bridgeport in 2025-26.

Attard was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Attard had three goals, 17 points and 38 PIM in 44 regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado in 2025-26. After inking a one-year, two-way contract with the Red Wings over the summer, Attard is expected to open the upcoming campaign with AHL Grand Rapids.

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.