NHL Player News

Gleason signed a professional tryout agreement with the Stars on Wednesday.

Gleason hasn't appeared in an NHL game since he made four regular-season appearances with Dallas during the 2018-19 campaign, but he'll have an opportunity to compete with the Stars during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. The 28-year-old recorded two goals, 20 assists and 23 PIM across 59 regular-season appearances with AHL Iowa last year, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend most, or all, of his time in the minors once again this season.

Jones (shoulder) wasn't listed among Pittsburgh's injured players ahead of training camp Wednesday.

Jones was limited to just seven regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh in 2025-26 because of injury and a lengthy suspension. Looking ahead to 2026-27, the 29-year-old blueliner could secure a spot on the 23-man roster, but he could serve as a frequent healthy scratch.

D'Aigle was listed as injured on the Penguins' roster to open training camp Wednesday.

D'Aigle's injury could explain why the team added Collin Delia on a professional tryout for the start of camp. Still, there likely won't be any openings for roster spots between the pipes ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The 19-year-old D'Aigle will likely head to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the upcoming season once he's given the all-clear.

Delia signed a professional tryout agreement with the Penguins on Wednesday.

It would likely take multiple injuries to the Penguins' goalie group for Delia to open the season on the 23-man roster. Still, the 32-year-old backstop will be the oldest backstop on the roster, which could land him a two-way deal if he's willing to serve as a veteran option in the minors.

Helleson (undisclosed) isn't listed as injured on the Ducks' training camp roster.

Helleson missed the end of Anaheim's postseason run due to an undisclosed injury, but he should be fully healthy for the start of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Across 60 regular-season appearances last year, he recorded two goals, 13 assists, 79 blocked shots, 63 hits and 20 PIM while averaging 16:58 of ice time.

Poehling (upper body) isn't listed as injured on the Ducks' training camp roster.

Poehling sustained an upper-body injury in May during the Ducks' second-round playoff series against the Golden Knights, and there was no timetable to return when Anaheim was eliminated. However, he appears to have moved past the injury during the offseason and should be available for the start of training camp. Poehling appeared in 75 regular-season games during his first year in Anaheim in 2025-26, and he put together one of the best years of his career. He generated 11 goals, 25 assists, 86 blocked shots, 44 hits and 12 PIM while averaging 15:04 of ice time per game.

Guenther is aiming to contribute more deflection and tip-in goals this season, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports on Wednesday.

Guenther had 40 goals and 73 points in 79 regular-season appearances with Utah in 2025-26. His shooting percentage climbed to a career-high 16.5, which is a bit concerning and might indicate that he's due for a modest regression in goals. However, if he can do more damage close to the net this season, then that would help him repeat his strong results from 2025-26.

Harrington signed a professional tryout agreement with the Senators on Wednesday.

Harrington has made his fair share of NHL appearances during his career, but the 33-year-old hasn't appeared in an NHL game since the 2022-23 campaign and has played exclusively in the AHL across the past two seasons. He made 68 regular-season appearances with AHL Belleville last year and recorded three goals, 16 assists and 29 PIM. He'll have an opportunity to compete with the Senators during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, but he could have to settle for an AHL role once again.

Zherenko signed a professional tryout agreement with Ottawa on Wednesday.

Zherenko spent the past four years in the minors with AHL Springfield. In 2025-26, he posted a 17-16-5 record and a .902 save percentage in 42 regular-season contests. With a crowded crease in front of him, including three netminders already under contract with the Senators, the best Zherenko can probably expect is to play to earn himself a two-way contract or a minor-league deal from AHL Belleville.

Smith has been in contact with the Sharks throughout the offseason and remains likely to sign an extension with the team at some point, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Smith and the Sharks didn't strike a new deal before Tuesday's deadline for players to sign eight-year extensions. Still, the 21-year-old forward seems likely to reach an agreement before becoming a restricted free agent next summer. General manager Mike Grier hasn't signed a player to an extension longer than five years since assuming the role in San Jose, but Smith is a candidate to receive a long-term deal. Smith racked up 24 goals, 35 assists, 16 PIM, 16 hits and 12 blocked shots in 69 regular-season games last year.