Marchand underwent an undisclosed procedure over the summer that will likely keep him out of the lineup to begin the season. The details are murky, but Panthers GM Bill Zito said he anticipates Marchand will be "back early in the season."
The Islanders released a statement that said that Barzal will not skate the next two weeks due to aggravation of a prior injury that has caused some inflammation. The added that they expect him "back in the lineup as soon as possible." With the Islanders' season opener exactly two weeks away, expect Barzal to miss some games to open the season.
Despite the public trade request, it was reported last week that Larkin would be there when training camp opens, but his upper-body injury will keep him off the ice when it gets underway on Thursday.
Thompson, who was acquired from the Blackhawks in March, has never appeared in an NHL game and likely wasn't going to make the Rangers out of training camp anyways. When he's healthy, look for the 24-year-old centre to start the year in Hartford (AHL), where he had seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games last season.
As the Rangers prepare to open training camp on Thursday, roster hopeful Cole Beaudoin won't be there. Beaudoin missed Sunday's rookie game against Philadelphia due to injury and remains day-to-day. The 20-year-old was a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) in 2024 and was acquired from Utah this offseason in the trade that sent Vincent Trocheck to the Mammoth.
Foegele will miss the Senators' training camp opening on Thursday as he nurses an undisclosed injury. Head coach Travis Green said that Zub is skating and that he "hopes" it isn't long-term.
Zub will not be there when the Senators open training camp on Thursday as he nurses an undisclosed injury. Head coach Travis Green said that Zub is skating and that he "hopes" it isn't long-term.
Guhle, who has missed 70 games over the last two seasons, will miss at least the first 7-to-10 games of the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery on his adductor muscle in the summer. This opens the door for one of David Reinbacher, Adam Engstrom or Arber Xhekaj to play as the Canadiens' No.6 defenseman to open the season.
Domi underwent surgery in May but dealt with complications and remains out indefinitely after failing his physical before training camp. The Maple Leafs rebuilt their depth to help deal with Domi's absence, adding Teddy Blueger, Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, and Brandon Duhaime this offseason.
James broke his hand during offseason training and he's expected to be sidelined for the first couple of weeks of the season. This should open the door for the Lightning to take a look at some young players in the opening games of the season, before James returns to his bottom-6 role. The 24-year-old had 15 points (7G / 8A) in 43 games during his rookie season.
Gourde appeared in all 82 games last season, scoring nine goals and 19 assists (28 points) while playing a key role on the Lightning's checking line with Zemgus Girgensons and Pontus Holmberg. With Gourde expected to be out until December, he's expected to miss at least the first 26 games of the season.
The 16-year veteran only played 11 games last year and did not play after December 28th. Tanev underwent core muscle surgery in March and is as "healthy as anybody" according to Maple Leafs' GM John Chayka.
Gauthier was an RFA after breaking out to the tune of 41 goals and 69 points in 2025-26. His new deal has a 10-team no-trade list and takes him through the 2032 season. Gauthier has some of the highest shot volume in the NHL and started to play more minutes down the stretch last season, finishing with 29 points (21G / 8A) in his final 29 games of the regular season.
