NHL Player News

Chytil sustained an apparent upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers.

Chytil went head first into the boards after a collision with a referee in the first period. The center's lengthy history of head injuries raises the level of concern in this situation. It wouldn't be surprising if this ends up being more than a day-to-day absence, though Chytil will need to be evaluated to determine the course of his recovery.

Lavoie (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Utah, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Lavoie suffered the injury during last Saturday's 4-2 preseason victory over Los Angeles. He's regarded as day-to-day, so there's a chance he'll draw into the lineup for Saturday's exhibition tilt against San Jose.

O'Brien (lower body) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Calgary, per Sound of Hockey.

O'Brien had 28 goals and 93 points in 53 regular-season appearances with OHL Brantford in 2025-26. Seattle's final preseason game will be played in Vancouver on Saturday. O'Brien isn't likely to make the Kraken's Opening Night roster if he's healthy, but the 19-year-old is a highly regarded prospect.

Guttman was put on waivers by Los Angeles on Thursday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Guttman had 24 goals, 53 points and 52 PIM in 67 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2025-26. The 27-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since 2023-24 when he had four goals and eight points in 27 regular-season outings with the Blackhawks.

Pederson was placed on waivers by the Kings on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Pederson signed a two-year, two-way agreement with the Kings in early July, and he'll begin the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Ontario if he clears waivers. Across 63 minor-league appearances with Lehigh Valley last year, he recorded 23 goals, 25 assists and 44 PIM.

Fantilli agreed to terms on a six-year, $82.5 million contract with Columbus on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Fantilli has reached the 50-point threshold in each of the previous two seasons, including setting new personal bests last year in assists (35), points (59) and power-play points (13). The 21-year-old center will have to get up to speed quickly, but he should be a near lock for a top-six role Opening Night against the Sabres on Oct. 1.

Stienburg was put on waivers by Vancouver on Thursday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Stienburg had two goals, three points and 11 PIM in eight regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado in 2025-26. The 25-year-old is likely to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Tverberg was waived by the Maple Leafs on Thursday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Tverberg signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Maple Leafs in early July and will head to AHL Toronto for the start of the regular season if he clears waivers. Across 63 regular-season appearances with the Marlies last year, he logged 15 goals, 21 points and 36 PIM.

Brisson was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Thursday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Brisson agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Maple Leafs in early September after he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from the Rangers during the offseason. He'll be left off the Maple Leafs' Opening Night roster and will head to AHL Toronto if he clears waivers.

Lettieri was waived by Toronto on Thursday, according to James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Lettieri came up big for AHL Toronto during its 2026 Calder Trophy-winning run, supplying 11 goals and 26 points in 25 playoff outings. He also had 14 goals and 42 points in 55 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2025-26. Although the 31-year-old is great in the minors, he's unlikely to spend much time, if any, in the NHL this season.