NHL Player News

Pionk (undisclosed) is healthy going into training camp, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press on Thursday.

Pionk had three goals, 12 points, 37 PIM, 111 hits and 75 blocks in 51 regular-season appearances with the Jets in 2025-26. He'll be looking to shake off that rough campaign and return to the 30-point milestone. He recorded over 30 points in six consecutive regular seasons from 2019-20 through 2024-25, so the 31-year-old's track record suggests that he can get there again.

Siegenthaler (undisclosed) was on the first defensive pairing for Thursday's practice session on the first day of training camp, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Siegenthaler missed the 2026 IIHF World Championship over the summer due to an undisclosed injury, but he appears to have moved past the issue in time for the start of training camp. The 29-year-old appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Devils last year and recorded no goals, 16 assists, 135 blocked shots, 92 hits and 48 PIM while averaging 19:29 of ice time.

Hughes (undisclosed) was on the ice for Thursday's training camp session, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Hughes missed the final four games of the regular season due to his undisclosed injury, but he appears to be no worse for wear. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was struggling offensively, going 13 games without finding the back of the net while managing just four helpers. While he's unlikely to be a Norris Trophy contender, Hughes should be able to get back over the 40-point threshold with a full 84-game schedule.

Kovacevic (knee) will be a limited participant to start New Jersey's training camp.

Kovacevic underwent a minor procedure in his right knee during the 2025-26 offseason, so he'll ramp up to playing shape slowly during training camp. The 29-year-old blueliner is coming off a season where he appeared in 34 regular-season games, compiling eight assists, 30 shots on net, 57 hits and 39 blocked shots. Once he's back to full strength, he'll likely battle for an everyday role against New Jersey's other right shot defensemen, such as Brett Pesce and Declan Chisholm.

Cormier (undisclosed) will wear a non-contact jersey to begin Golden Knights' training camp, per SinBin.vegas.

Cormier underwent an undisclosed procedure in the 2025-26 offseason and will wear a red non-contact jersey to start Vegas' training camp. The 24-year-old blueliner had a productive year with AHL Henderson last season, where he compiled eight goals, 39 assists and 121 shots on net across 49 regular-season outings. While he appears to be an outside shot to make the Golden Knights' roster, he'll battle in training camp while looking to recover from his surgery simultaneously.

Zub (lower body) is expected to miss the first 1-2 weeks of training camp, Claire Hanna of TSN reports Thursday.

The Senators announced Wednesday that Zub wouldn't skate for the first day of training camp Thursday, and it now appears as though he'll be sidelined for at least a week. If he can return to the ice on the earlier side of his timetable, it seems possible that he'll be able to ramp up before Ottawa's Opening Night matchup against Toronto on Oct. 3, but it seems likely that he'll at least miss most, or all, of the team's preseason games.

Salomonsson (shoulder) was seen skating ahead of Jets' training camp Thursday morning, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

Salomonsson was spotted getting additional work in prior to the official start of camp. Not only is his presence on the ice an encouraging sign for his recovery, but he also wasn't dressed in a non-contact jersey. The 22-year-old blueliner underwent a shoulder procedure following the 2025-26 campaign, where he compiled a goal, five points, 37 shots on net, 50 hits and 27 blocked shots across 32 regular-season games. If he's cleared to fully participate in Winnipeg's training camp, then he'll be in a good position to battle for a roster spot against right-handed defensemen such as Jack St. Ivany and Henry Thrun.

Hutton signed a professional tryout agreement with Ottawa on Thursday.

Hutton appeared in 55 regular-season games with the Golden Knights last year in which he generated six goals and nine helpers while averaging 14:35 of ice time. With Scott Harrington also in camp on a tryout, a spot in the lineup is far from guaranteed for either defenseman.

Doughty was named the Kings' 15th captain in franchise history Wednesday.

Doughty is in the homestretch of his career, but he will get a little time as the captain following Anze Kopitar's retirement. Doughty should still see top-four minutes in 2026-27. He has been limited to 40 points over 102 regular-season games in the last two years combined following a pair of 50-point campaigns before that. He is eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2027, and while negotiations aren't expected during the year, Doughty and the Kings are expected to get a new deal done before he ever gets to the market.

Walman said Wednesday that he focused on his conditioning during the offseason, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Walman made only 53 regular-season appearances in his first full campaign with the Oilers last year. He recorded eight goals, 12 assists, 90 blocked shots, 15 hits and 10 PIM while averaging 18:45 of ice time per game. He reportedly looked slightly lighter on the eve of training camp Wednesday, and he'll try to be more durable in 2026-27 while moving to help his teammates push the pace offensively.