NHL Player News

Barre-Boulet didn't skate Wednesday for an undisclosed reason and is considered day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

While the exact nature of Barre-Boulet's injury is unclear, he appears to be facing some limitations heading into the final week of training camp. Even if the 29-year-old returns to full health in the near future, he will likely begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors. He's made just four NHL regular-season appearances across the last two years.

Head coach Jeff Blashill said Wednesday that Bedard (shoulder) isn't yet close to joining the Blackhawks for practice, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Bedard is expected to be sidelined until around November after undergoing shoulder surgery in July. He's been taking part in some activities during training camp, including taking some slap shots on the ice before Wednesday's team session. Once he's healthy, the Blackhawks' new captain will handle a significant role. He recorded 30 goals, 45 assists, 50 PIM, 31 hits and 27 blocked shots while averaging 20:52 of ice time per game in 69 regular-season appearances last year.

Studnicka hit the waiver wire Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Once a well-regarded prospect, Studnicka has bounced through a few organizations since and signed with the Flyers on a two-way deal this summer. This is a continuation of a career that's had trouble finding NHL stability, and he now heads back to the wire again.

Sillinger was put on waivers by Columbus on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Sillinger had 14 goals, 34 points and 50 PIM in 69 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland in 2025-26. He inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets over the summer.

Skoog was waived by Detroit on Wednesday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Skoog inked a one-year, two-way deal with Detroit this summer to potentially provide some depth scoring insurance. The 27-year-old is expected to report to AHL Grand Rapids if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Aston-Reese was designated for waivers by the Flyers on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

A long-tenured energy and penalty-killing forward who signed a two-year deal with the Flyers over the summer, Aston-Reese was ticketed for a checking-line role. This move suggests Philadelphia has other options ahead of him for now, though his track record makes him useful depth if he clears.

Norris scored a goal on two shots while recording a blocked shot and two PIM during Tuesday's 5-1 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.

Norris didn't appear in Monday's preseason opener against the Penguins but made an impact in the second half of the back-to-back set. The 27-year-old is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, recording 13 goals, 21 assists, 28 PIM, 27 blocked shots and 24 hits in 44 regular-season appearances. He should continue to play a prominent role if he can remain healthy this season.

Poitras is day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports Wednesday.

Poitras sustained the injury during Tuesday's practice, and he missed Wednesday's morning skate. The 22-year-old had 13 goals, 44 points and 48 PIM in 69 regular-season appearances with AHL Providence in 2025-26. He also had a goal in three regular-season outings with Boston last year. Poitras is likely to spend the majority of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Rakell scored a goal on two shots during Tuesday's 7-4 preseason loss to Detroit.

Rakell has been inconsistent over his four full seasons in Pittsburgh, and he's coming off a season in which he recorded 24 goals, 24 assists, 71 hits and 43 blocked shots while averaging 18:57 ice time over 60 regular-season games after racking up a career-high 70 points the year before. The 33-year-old will presumably continue to see plenty of work during the 2026-27 campaign, and he had an encouraging showing during his preseason debut Tuesday.

Larkin (upper body) participated in Wednesday's practice session but won't play in Thursday's preseason matchup against the Sabres, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Larkin has been recovering from an upper-body injury during training camp. Although he hasn't been cleared to play, head coach Todd McLellan said Wednesday that Larkin is making progress. In addition to missing Thursday's exhibition game, Larkin could also be held out for Saturday's preseason finale against Columbus. It remains unclear whether he'll be in the mix to suit up for the Red Wings' Opening Night matchup against the Rangers on Oct. 2.