NHL Player News

Chytil (shoulder) was put on injured reserve Friday.

Although Chytil's placement on IR is retroactive to Sept. 24, he's week-to-week, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic, so he's unlikely to be activated at his earliest date of eligibility. He had three goals in 12 regular-season outings with Vancouver in 2025-26.

Celebrini was named the Sharks' captain Friday.

San Jose's previous captain was Logan Couture, who has one season remaining on his eight-year, $64 million contract but announced his retirement in April 2025 due to a groin injury. Celebrini is the future of the Sharks after signing a five-year, $94 million contract that won't begin until the 2027-28 campaign. While his upcoming $18.8 million cap hit is unquestionably huge, the 20-year-old demonstrated that he can live up to it by scoring 45 goals and 115 points in 82 regular-season appearances last campaign. Celebrini should be one of the league's top forwards for years to come.

Gregor was placed on waivers by Winnipeg on Friday.

Gregor was in action for 37 regular-season games with the Panthers last year, tallying four goals, five assists and 37 hits while averaging 9:34 of ice time. Despite his experience, it seems the 28-year-old center won't be starting the 2026-27 campaign in the NHL, heading to the minors if he clears waivers.

Robidas was placed on waivers by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Robidas had 23 goals and 60 points in 58 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. He also registered an assist in two regular-season outings with Carolina. Although his inclusion on waivers suggests that he won't be part of the Hurricanes' Opening Night roster, Robidas might still get a shot with Carolina as the 2026-27 campaign progresses.

Brind'Amour was waived by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Brind'Amour had 16 goals, 34 points and 36 PIM in 68 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. He also has a goal in six career NHL regular-season outings with the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old is likely to spend the vast majority of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Ford was designated for waivers by the Jets on Friday.

Ford logged 15 regular-season games for Winnipeg last year, producing one assist, 10 shots and 27 hits while averaging 9:45 of ice time. Assuming he clears waivers, the 26-year-old forward will be reassigned to AHL Manitoba, where he will likely play the bulk of his games.

Gaunce was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Friday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence.

Gaunce made 25 regular-season appearances with the Blue Jackets last year and recorded two goals, four assists, 44 hits, 21 blocked shots and 12 PIM while averaging 11:54 of ice time. He signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Bruins during the offseason and will begin the year in the minors if he clears waivers.

Sundqvist was placed on waivers by the Blues on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Sundqvist has racked up 181 points in 545 regular-season contests over his NHL career, twice winning the Stanley Cup. As such, there could certainly be some level of interest around the league in acquiring his services. If he does go unclaimed, Sundqvist will likely be headed to AHL Springfield.

Finley was designated for waivers by the Blues on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Finley ended the 2025-26 campaign mired in a 32-game goal drought during which he managed just two assists and 16 shots while playing for the Lightning and the Blues. Considering the 24-year-old center was a waiver claim by the Blues in the first place, it's possible that the Lightning would be interested in picking him back up.

Gawdin was put on waivers by the Rangers on Friday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Gawdin had 16 goals, 51 points and 73 PIM in 71 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2025-26. The 29-year-old is expected to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.