MacKinnon had another positive COVID-19 test and will not travel to Washington on Monday.
The Avalanche are about to embark on a three-game road trip and MacKinnon will miss at least one more game after testing positive yet again.
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The Sabres have claimed Christian Wolanin off of waivers from the Kings.
Blackwood (heel) is not expected to be ready for the Devils' season opener.
Blackwood continues to rehab his heel injury and is not expected to be available for Friday's game vs. the Blackhawks. With Blackhwood still out, Jonathan Bernier is expected to start with Scott Wedgewood serving as the backup.
Landeskog has been suspended for two games for boarding Kirby Dach on Wednesday.
Landeskog planted Kirby Dach into the centre ice boards in Wednesday's win over the Blackhawks and will miss Saturday's game vs. St. Louis and Tuesday's game in Washington. He is eligible to play next Thursday in Florida.
MacKinnon (COVID-19) will not play on Wednesday.
MacKinnon tested positive but is asymptomatic, so he will miss Wednesday's season opener. The Avalanche are hopeful that MacKinnon will test out of COVID-19 protocol and will be available for Saturday's game vs. the Blues.
MacKinnon has been placed in COVID-19 protocol and is questionable to play Wednesday.
MacKinnon missed Tuesday's practice because of COVID-19 protocol, putting his status for tomorrow's season opener in jeopardy. Monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.
The Senators have signed Parker Kelly to a two-year contract extension worth $1.55 million ($775K AAV).
Kelley is a 22-year-old undrafted free agent, who scored a goal in his NHL debut with the Senators last season. He spent almost the entire season in the AHL, scoring 10 goals with eight assists (18 points) in 33 games with Belleville.
Roy (undisclosed) will miss the Golden Knights season opener.
Roy remains day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play Tuesday vs. the Kraken. With Roy out and Patrick Brown getting claimed off of waivers by the Flyers, the Golden Knights' fourth line is expected to feature Peyton Krebs and Pavel Dorofeyev.
The Canucks have acquired Noah Juulsen and Juho Lammikko from the Panthers for Olli Juolevi.
Juulsen is a former first-round pick who had his career thrown off track due to headache issues but gets a fresh start in Vancouver. It's a homecoming for the Surrey, BC native, who had no points in four NHL games and one assists in five AHL games a season ago.
Francouz will miss 3-to-4 weeks with a lower-body injury.
Francouz was injured in Colorado's preseason vs. the Golden Knights and will miss at least three weeks with a lower-body injury. This is a tough start to the season for Francouz, who missed all of 2021 with a lower-body injury. With Franocuz out, Jonas Johansson will likely start the year as Darcy Kuemper's backup.
Toews (shoulder) is expected to miss some games to start the season.
Toews had shoulder surgery in the offseason and has resumed skating but is expected to miss at least a few games to open the 2021-22 season. With Toews out, Jack Johnson was brought into training camp on a PTO and could earn a contract with the Avalanche.
The Avalanche have signed Logan O'Connor to a three-year contract extension.
O'Connor is entering the final-year of a two-year deal worth $725K AAV. He earned a moderate raise to $1.05M AAV that carries through 2024-25. The 25-year-old winger had three goals and two assists (five points) in 25 games in 2202-21.
3-year, $2,590,002 contract with the Boston Bruins. Expires 2024 (RFA).
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The Bruins have signed Fabian Lysell to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Canadiens have signed Artturi Lehkonen to a one-year contract.
3-year, $2,590,002 contract with the Nashville Predators. Expires 2024 (RFA).
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5-year, $27,500,000 contract with the Seattle Kraken. No Move Clause – 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24; Modified No Trade Clause – 2024-25 and 2025-26 – 16 Team No Trade List. Expires 2026 (UFA).
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The Sabres have signed Vinnie Hinostroza to a one-year contract worth $1.05M.
The Predators have signed Zachary L'Heureux to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Kraken have signed Jaden Schwartz to a five-year contract worth $27.5 million ($5.5M AAV).