NHL Player News

Morton was moved to waivers Tuesday to be sent to AHL Calgary.

Morton generated 20 goals and 45 points in 70 regular-season games with AHL Calgary in 2024-25. He also scored a goal against the Kings on April 17 in his NHL debut. If he clears, the 26-year-old forward will probably spend most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors.

Bishop was placed on waivers Tuesday to assign him to AHL Calgary.

Bishop notched 19 goals and 38 points in 66 regular-season games for AHL Calgary in 2024-25. He will probably spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Highmore was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Tuesday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Highmore produced two goals and four helpers over 41 regular-season appearances with the Senators last year, and he also notched 10 points in 23 games with AHL Belleville. Highmore will report to AHL Bridgeport if another team does not claim him on the waiver wire.

Miller (lower body) was deemed day-to-day Tuesday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reported Monday that it appears Miller avoided a serious lower-body injury after being hurt during that morning's practice. However, it's unclear if the veteran center will be held out for the remainder of the preseason. The Rangers will likely be extremely cautious with their new captain ahead of their regular-season opener against the Penguins on Oct. 7, but more information on Miller's status should be available in the near future.

Sturm (back) participated in Tuesday's practice, but he will be kept off the ice for a few days to rest, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports

Sturm hasn't suffered a setback in his recovery, but the Wild will be cautious with him before Opening Night. As a result, he won't play in Tuesday's exhibition matchup against Winnipeg and will likely miss Friday's preseason finale versus Chicago. Still, it remains unclear if he will play in St. Louis on Oct. 9 when the regular season begins.

Brisson was placed on waivers by the Rangers on Tuesday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Brisson is expected to clear waivers, at which point he'll be reassigned to AHL Hartford. The 23-year-old was facing an uphill battle to make the Opening Night roster, but he should be in the mix for a call-up or two during the season. Still, without a regular NHL role, Brisson won't offer much in the way of fantasy value this season.

Kulich (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's practice and should play in Wednesday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Kulich had been day-to-day since Thursday after tweaking a muscle. He produced 15 goals, 24 points and 134 shots on net across 62 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Kulich will probably occupy a middle-six role with the Sabres this campaign.

Head coach Lindy ruff relayed Tuesday that Ostlund (undisclosed) is week-to-week, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Ruff said that Ostlund is "getting therapy for something," but the 21-year-old forward is skating. That rules out the 2022 first-round selection, No. 16 overall, for the remainder of the preseason, and he'll likely begin the 2025-26 season with AHL Rochester once he's healthy. Ostlund provided 19 goals, 36 points and a plus-20 rating over 45 regular-season appearances with the Americans in 2024-25.

James (undisclosed) wore a non-contact jersey at morning skate ahead of Tuesday's preseason meeting with the Panthers, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

It's not clear what James is dealing with, but he seemingly will not be available for Tuesday's tune-up game. The Michigan native signed his entry-level contract earlier this month, and he'll more than likely begin his professional career with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26.

Dowd (personal) skated with the non-game group during Tuesday's practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Dowd skated on his own Monday after being absent from training camp since last Tuesday due to a personal matter. The 35-year-old forward accounted for 14 goals, 27 points, 82 blocked shots and 128 hits across 82 regular-season games in 2024-25.