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Rakell scored a goal on two shots during Tuesday's 7-4 preseason loss to Detroit.

Rakell has been inconsistent over his four full seasons in Pittsburgh, and he's coming off a season in which he recorded 24 goals, 24 assists, 71 hits and 43 blocked shots while averaging 18:57 ice time over 60 regular-season games after racking up a career-high 70 points the year before. The 33-year-old will presumably continue to see plenty of work during the 2026-27 campaign, and he had an encouraging showing during his preseason debut Tuesday.

Larkin (upper body) participated in Wednesday's practice session but won't play in Thursday's preseason matchup against the Sabres, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Larkin has been recovering from an upper-body injury during training camp. Although he hasn't been cleared to play, head coach Todd McLellan said Wednesday that Larkin is making progress. In addition to missing Thursday's exhibition game, Larkin could also be held out for Saturday's preseason finale against Columbus. It remains unclear whether he'll be in the mix to suit up for the Red Wings' Opening Night matchup against the Rangers on Oct. 2.

Lindholm recorded a goal on two shots while also recording two blocked shots during Tuesday's 5-1 preseason win over Philadelphia.

Lindholm didn't appear in the Bruins' preseason opener against the Capitals on Sunday, but he was on the ice Tuesday and made his presence felt with a third-period goal. He appeared in 69 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, recording 17 goals, 31 assists, 59 blocked shots, 41 hits and 38 PIM while averaging 17:53 of ice time.

Geekie scored a power-play goal on one shot while also recording a hit during Tuesday's 5-1 preseason win over the Flyers.

Geekie has shown improvement over each of his first three seasons in Boston, and he appears to be in line for a significant role once again during the 2026-27 campaign. Across 81 regular-season appearances last year, he recorded 39 goals, 29 assists, 110 hits, 34 blocked shots and 22 PIM while averaging 17:24 of ice time, and it was encouraging to see him score a third-period goal with the man advantage during his preseason debut Tuesday.

Poitras (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's practice, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.

Poitras had 13 goals, 44 points and 48 PIM in 69 regular-season appearances with AHL Providence in 2025-26. He also had a goal in three regular-season outings with Boston last campaign. Provided he's healthy enough to do so, the 22-year-old is likely to begin the upcoming season in the minors.

Hebig was placed on waivers Wednesday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Tucson.

Hebig was part of Utah's initial training camp roster, but he was always a long shot to make the NHL squad. The 29-year-old had 25 goals and 54 points in 68 regular-season appearances with Tucson in 2025-26.

Joshua is dealing with a core muscle injury and remains day-to-day, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.

Joshua's availability for the Opening Night clash with the Canadiens on Sept. 29 remains in doubt. If the 30-year-old winger makes the lineup, he will likely play a bottom-six role and could challenge for the 20-point threshold after missing it in each of the previous two seasons.

Dries was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Tuesday, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Dries was one of six players who were placed on waivers by Detroit on Tuesday. The 32-year-old forward had a solid season with AHL Grand Rapids in 2025-26, compiling 23 goals, 45 points and 149 shots on net across 57 regular-season appearances. If he goes unclaimed through 24 hours, he'll likely return Grand Rapids ahead of his third season with the AHL squad.

Lucchini was placed on waivers by the Predators on Tuesday, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Lucchini signed a one-year extension with the Predators' organization back in February. The 31-year-old winger was excellent in the 2025-26 season with AHL Milwaukee, where he posted 17 goals, 50 points and 142 shots on net across 63 regular-season games. If he goes unclaimed over the next 24 hours, he will likely return to Milwaukee and could see a call-up to Nashville in a pinch.

Parssinen was placed on waivers Tuesday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Parssinen split regular-season time between the NHL and AHL in 2025-26. He registered two goals and three points in 20 appearances for the Rangers. With AHL Hartford, he posted five goals and two assists in 15 games.