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Gustav Nyquist Skating With Blue Jackets
Left wing Gustav Nyquist has been participating in informal skates with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. Nyquist is a former Blue Jackets player and lives in suburban Columbus. He's hoping to extend his NHL career into a 15th year. The 37-year-old Swedish veteran spent the 2025-26 campaign with the Winnipeg Jets, registering 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in 51 outings. It was by far his lowest offensive output since Nyquist established himself in the NHL more than a decade ago. After notching a career-high 75 points as recently as 2023-24, Nyquist's sudden decline was unexpected. A team may eventually take a chance on him thanks to the impressive form he had a few years ago.
Source: Mark Scheig
Source: Mark Scheig
Mike Reilly Signs Two-Way Deal With Hurricanes
Defenseman Mike Reilly will return to the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2026-27 season, signing a one-year, two-way contract. He will earn $850,000 at the NHL level and $450,000 in the AHL. Last season, Reilly appeared in 42 regular-season games with the Hurricanes and suited up twice during the playoffs. He finished the regular season with nine points (one goal, eight assists) and had two assists in the postseason. While Reilly doesn't have any fantasy value, he will be a solid depth option for the Hurricanes. The 33-year-old has nearly 500 NHL games under his belt, having skated with seven teams.
Source: Carolina Hurricanes PR
Source: Carolina Hurricanes PR
Jonathan Huberdeau Will Miss Start of Season
Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (hip) will miss the start of the season. Recently, Flames general manager Craig Conroy revealed that Huberdeau had suffered a setback in his recovery from hip surgery and wouldn't be available at the start of training camp. Unfortunately, Conroy has now delivered an even grimmer update, saying Huberdeau isn't ready to start the season. On the bright side, Huberdeau told reporters on Thursday that he is pain-free. Huberdeau's absence could open the door for a player like Samuel Honzek to get more opportunities early in the season.
Source: TSN
Source: TSN
Auston Matthews Looking "Amazing" in Pre-Camp Skates
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (knee) has been turning heads during pre-training camp skates, TSN's Mark Masters reports. Maple Leafs defenseman Christopher Tanev told reporters on Thursday that Matthews has looked "amazing" in the informal skates. Matthews has been hampered by health issues in recent years and underwent MCL surgery in March, which ended his 2025-26 campaign. He posted 53 points (27 goals, 26 assists) in 63 games during a disappointing season. With him now fully healthy, Matthews could bounce back in style in 2026-27.
Source: Mark Masters
Source: Mark Masters
Kevin Fiala to Miss Start of Training Camp
Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala (lower leg) won't be available for the start of training camp next week. The Swiss forward has undergone follow-up surgery on the broken leg he sustained during the Olympics in February. Due to the injury, Fiala was limited to 56 NHL outings last season. He posted 18 goals and 40 points. It's uncertain if Fiala will be cleared to join training camp later. Fiala is a year removed from scoring a career-high 35 goals, and he would be sorely missed if the Kings have to start the season without him.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Braeden Bowman Inks Six-Year Extension With Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Braeden Bowman signed a six-year, $20.4 million contract extension on Thursday. He will have a cap hit of $3.4 million starting in the 2027-28 season. Bowman broke into the Golden Knights team last season, appearing in 54 games. He recorded eight goals and 26 points. The 23-year-old was a standout performer in the AHL, with 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 20 games. Bowman will look to cement his place on the team in 2026-27 and is a name fantasy managers should keep an eye on.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Samuel Honzek Ready for Training Camp
Calgary Flames forward Samuel Honzek (upper body) is healthy heading into training camp, Chris Wahl of the Flames' official site reports. The 21-year-old had season-ending upper-body surgery in November. Before his injury, Honzek registered four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits in 18 games. He's had a long road to recovery but is back at 100 percent. "I think I'm more than ready to go and fight for a spot again," Honzek told Wahl. With no standout names on Calgary's frontline, Honzek could earn a significant role as the campaign progresses.
Source: Chris Wahl
Source: Chris Wahl
Gustav Forsling Participating in Informal Skates
Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (undisclosed) has been taking part in informal skates ahead of training camp, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Forsling sat out the final two games of the 2025-26 season, but he's good to go for the new campaign. The Swedish rearguard plays a key role in the Panthers' defense. However, his game doesn't translate well to fantasy. Last season, Forsling recorded 28 points (two goals, 26 assists), 112 SOG, 98 blocks, 52 hits, and a minus-five rating in 80 appearances.
Source: Jameson Olive
Source: Jameson Olive
Damon Severson "Ready to Roll"
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (shoulder) will be in the lineup at the start of the season, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. "He's ready to roll," Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell told Scheig. "We'll probably keep him out of the exhibition games. No real reason for him to play in exhibition games. He's here and he's doing everything right now. We just want to be a little cautious where we keep him out of heavy contact or anything like that. We'll let him get back going. But I expect him to be ready for the start of the season." Severson underwent shoulder surgery late last season. He led all Blue Jackets defensemen with a plus-12 rating and posted 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists) in 71 games.
Source: Mark Scheig
Source: Mark Scheig
Alex Formenton Signs One-Year Deal With Oilers
Left wing Alex Formenton has agreed to a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Formenton hasn't played in the NHL since the 2021-22 campaign, spending three seasons in Switzerland with HC Ambrì-Piotta. He's the third player acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case to sign an NHL contract since the trial concluded in July 2025. The 26-year-old tallied 32 points (18 goals, 14 assists) in 79 games in his last NHL season, averaging more than one hit per game. He'll be in contention for a bottom-six role with the Oilers.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ducks Place Chris Kreider on Unconditional Waivers
Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider was placed on unconditional waivers on Wednesday with the purpose of terminating his contract. He will become an unrestricted free agent if he goes unclaimed. The veteran forward has one season remaining on a seven-year, $45.5 million contract. Anaheim acquired Kreider last offseason from the New York Rangers. He had a decent campaign, with 50 points (22 goals, 28 assists) in 75 outings. However, Kreider wants to return to the East Coast for family reasons. Kreider's departure also benefits the Ducks, giving the team more flexibility to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Blue Jackets "100 Percent" Confident Adam Fantilli Deal Gets Done
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli is expected to sign a new contract before training camp opens next week, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. "I'm 100 percent that we'll get this thing done," Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell told Scheig on Wednesday. "It's not imminent, but we're talking on a pretty regular basis now. I talked to his agent over the weekend and going to talk again here today or tomorrow. So, as long as you are talking, I always feel like you're going to find a way to get a solution for everybody and everybody's happy." Fantilli needs a new contract after completing his entry-level deal. He has improved each year and ranked third on his team last season with a career-high 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) in 82 games.
Source: Mark Scheig
Source: Mark Scheig
Tyson Jost Agrees to Tryout Deal With Predators
Center Tyson Jost will join the Nashville Predators for training camp on a professional tryout agreement, Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean reports. Jost hopes to earn a second chance with the franchise after spending the 2025-26 season in Nashville. He registered 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 69 appearances. The 10-year veteran has tallied 165 points (69 goals, 96 assists) in 564 career games. Even if he makes the roster, Jost will have a limited role with the Predators, keeping him off fantasy radars.
Source: Alex Daugherty
Source: Alex Daugherty
Ilya Samsonov Joins Sharks on One-Year, Two-Way Deal
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov will attempt an NHL comeback in 2026-27, having signed a one-year, two-way contract with the San Jose Sharks. After six years in the NHL, Samsonov spent the 2025-26 campaign with HC Sochi in the KHL. This could be a smart pickup for the Sharks, given Samsonov's solid play throughout his NHL career. He has posted a 118-48-25 record, a 2.77 goals-against average, and a .902 save percentage. Last season, the Sharks ranked 25th in save percentage, with Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic sharing starts in the crease.
Source: San Jose Sharks
Source: San Jose Sharks
Senators Expect Artem Zub to Be Ready for Training Camp
Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (lower body) is expected to be available for training camp, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. Senators general manager Steve Staios told Garrioch that Zub is still rehabbing from a lower-body injury he suffered during the playoffs, but he expects the Russian rearguard to be fine for training camp. Zub is a versatile defenseman who contributes in all areas. He finished last season with 30 points (five goals, 25 assists), 92 SOG, 120 blocks, and 66 hits in 81 games. The 30-year-old led his team with a plus-22 rating.
Source: Bruce Garrioch
Source: Bruce Garrioch
