NHL Player News

Detroit claimed Englund off waivers from Calgary on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Englund earned three goals, 13 points and 65 PIM in 52 appearances for AHL Milwaukee during the 2025-26 regular season. Due to Jacob Bernard-Docker's (upper body) injury and Simon Edvinsson's contract situation, Englund could begin the 2026-27 campaign in the NHL with the Red Wings.

Jones was put on waivers Saturday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Jones chipped in one assist, five shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 10 hits in seven regular-season appearances for Pittsburgh in 2025-26. If he goes unclaimed, he could see most of his playing time in the minors this campaign.

Holl was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of being loaned to AHL Hershey.

Holl contributed one goal, two points, seven shots on net, five blocked shots and five hits in nine appearances for St. Louis during the 2025-26 regular season. If he clears waivers and heads to the minors, Washington could call him up at some point in the 2026-27 campaign.

Graves (lower body) won't participate in Saturday's practice.

Before the Penguins provide an update on his status, Graves needs further evaluation. He earned one goal, 21 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and 23 hits in 22 regular-season appearances for Pittsburgh in 2025-26.

Fox logged three assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Islanders.

Fox looked sharp in this contest. The 28-year-old defenseman is set to lead the Rangers' blue line in 2026-27, and he should be a high-quality option in fantasy, though a step down from the NHL's top tier of blueliners. Fox has missed the 70-point mark in consecutive seasons but should still be capable of generating significant offense, particularly as part of the first power-play unit.

Faber sustained an apparent upper-body injury after being hit with a puck in the second period of Friday's preseason game versus the Stars, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Faber initially remained in the game, but he was pulled during the second intermission. The 24-year-old defenseman's status wasn't updated after the game, though Smith reports there was at least an element of precaution involved. Faber will have a decent amount of time to get healthy ahead of the Wild's season opener Thursday in Nashville.

Spence (undisclosed) practiced Friday after missing Wednesday's pair of preseason games versus the Maple Leafs.

Spence should have a chance to play Saturday in one of the Senators' split-squad games versus the Canadiens. The 25-year-old defenseman is expected to be a regular in the lineup in 2026-27 and should also get some power-play time. Ottawa's first regular-season game is Oct. 3 versus the Maple Leafs.

Fabbro (upper body) was placed on injured reserve by the Blue Jackets on Friday.

Fabbro sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings, and the Blue Jackets indicated Wednesday that he could be in danger of missing Opening Night against the Sabres on Oct. 1. It appears as though the defenseman be sidelined for the start of the regular season after landing on injured reserve, and it's not yet clear when the team expects him to return, but the Blue Jackets could be shorthanded on their blue line since Damon Severson's (shoulder) status is uncertain ahead of Opening Night.

Skinner was placed on waivers by the Predators on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Skinner signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Predators in July, and he'll presumably begin the 2026-27 regular season in the minors if he clears waivers. He made 60 regular-season appearances with AHL Springfield last year and recorded seven goals, 12 assists and 61 PIM.

White was put on waivers by Columbus on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

White had a goal and seven points in 30 regular-season outings with AHL Utica in 2025-26. He also had four assists in 23 regular-season appearances with New Jersey last campaign. The 29-year-old is likely to begin the upcoming season in the minors.