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Martone is expected to start the 2026-27 campaign on the top line, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Martone has been skating on the top line with Owen Tippett and Trevor Zegras during training camp. The 19-year-old Martone has also been working with the No. 1 power-play unit to this point, so the young winger has plenty of upside heading into the 2026-27 campaign. The 2025 No. 6 pick was excellent across nine regular-season games last year, generating four goals, 10 points (four on the power play), 32 shots and a plus-4 rating. Martone has breakout potential and will certainly be a Calder Trophy candidate, so don't let him fall too far if your fantasy draft hasn't occurred yet.

Wilson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flyers on Sunday.

Wilson spent most of the 2025-26 campaign with AHL Lehigh Valley, and he recorded four goals, 12 assists and 101 PIM across 54 regular-season appearances. He'll likely spend most, or all, of the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.

Pastrnak was named the Bruins' 28th captain in franchise history Sunday.

Pastrnak reached the century mark in points for the fourth straight regular season in 2025-26, but his goal scoring took a major dip. The star winger finished with just 29 goals last year after netting at least 40 in four straight seasons, as his 11.1 shooting percentage was his lowest since the 2020-21 campaign. The 30-year-old made up for it in the playmaking department, however, with his 71 helpers marking a career high. Pastrnak also registered just 261 shots in 2025-26 after recording at least 312 in each of the previous four years, which is a statistic that's somewhat surprising considering his 20:39 of average ice time represented a career high. Nonetheless, Pastrnak's dual-threat ability makes him one of the best options at forward in the fantasy realm. The 2014 first-round pick is projected to begin the season on the top line alongside Elias Lindholm and newcomer JJ Peterka, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.

L'Heureux (lower body) is day-to-day and didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

L'Heureux left the ice before Sunday's session after speaking with Colorado's head trainer. It's unclear if the 23-year-old L'Heureux will be ready for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings.

O'Connor (lower body) was deemed day-to-day Sunday, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Head coach Jared Bednar shared that O'Connor is currently day-to-day with a lower-body injury, which puts his status up in the air for Colorado's regular-season opener. The 30-year-old forward scored a big goal in the team's first game of the 2026 postseason, but he missed the majority of the 2025-26 campaign while recovering from hip surgery. While his roster spot isn't guaranteed, O'Connor has been a reliable depth winger for the Avs since the 2021-22 campaign, which gives him a strong case to make the Opening Night roster.

Fabbro (upper body) is expected to miss at least a month, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Sunday.

Fabbro was placed on injured reserve Friday due to an upper-body injury he sustained during Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings. It's not yet clear whether Damon Severson (shoulder) will be ready for Opening Night, but the Blue Jackets are in the process of trying to sign Carson Soucy after he spent camp with the team on a professional tryout agreement.

Reinhardt was placed on waivers by the Panthers on Sunday, per PuckPedia.

After factoring in for the Golden Knights and Panthers during the 2025-26 season, Reinhardt is currently on his way to open the upcoming campaign in the minors. Across 59 regular-season games, the 26-year-old winger posted nine goals, 15 points, 49 shots on net and 129 hits between Vegas and Florida. He played the majority of his time in 2025-26 with the Panthers, and the organization will likely keep him in mind during the upcoming season if their forward core runs into injury trouble. For now, he will suit up for AHL Charlotte if he clears waivers.

Schwindt was put on waivers Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Schwindt chipped in five goals, seven points, 25 shots on net and 39 hits in 29 appearances for Florida during the 2025-26 regular season. If he clears waivers, he will probably begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors with AHL Charlotte.

Petrovic was placed on waivers Sunday, per PuckPedia.

Petrovic registered 10 points, 57 shots on net, 77 blocked shots, 88 hits and 47 PIM in 54 appearances for Dallas during the 2025-26 regular season. He signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with Florida in the summer. Petrovic could head to AHL Charlotte to begin the 2026-27 campaign if he clears waivers.

Sebrango was placed on waivers by the Panthers on Monday, PuckPedia reports.

Sebrango made 42 regular-season appearances between Ottawa and Florida last year and recorded no goals, eight assists, 77 hits, 68 PIM and 32 blocked shots while averaging 15:06 of ice time. He'll presumably begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors but will be a candidate to rejoin the NHL club if the Panthers deal with injuries at some point.