NHL Player News

Edmundson (undisclosed) is good to play Wednesday in Colorado, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Edmundson had two goals, 23 points, 25 PIM, 97 hits and 111 blocks in 82 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2025-26. Erik Gustafsson might have been inserted into the lineup if Edmundson were unavailable, but Gustafsson is now projected to be a healthy scratch Wednesday.

Warren was called up from AHL San Diego on Wednesday.

Warren had two goals, 12 points and 26 PIM in 61 AHL regular-season appearances with San Diego in 2025-26. Anaheim summoned Warren, along with defensemen Travis Mitchell and Tristan Luneau, because Drew Helleson (lower body) and Ian Moore (lower body) are on injured reserve. It wouldn't be surprising if Warren was a healthy scratch as the Ducks' seventh defenseman for Friday's game in Vegas.

Mitchell was called up from AHL San Diego on Wednesday.

Although Mitchell successfully cleared waivers, it seems he won't be in the minors when Anaheim opens the 2026-27 campaign in Vegas on Friday. The 26-year-old had a goal, 17 points and 87 PIM in 58 regular-season outings with AHL Bridgeport in 2025-26. He also recorded a goal and six PIM in nine NHL regular-season appearances with the Islanders last year. Mitchell might be part of the third pairing versus Vegas.

Luneau was summoned from AHL San Diego on Wednesday.

Luneau was sent to the minors Tuesday in what might have been simply a paper move. The 22-year-old blueliner had 10 goals and 41 points in 70 AHL regular-season appearances with San Diego in 2025-26. Luneau might play against Vegas on Friday as part of Anaheim's third pairing.

Helleson was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Helleson should be expected to miss at least the next two games, though it certainly could be longer. In 60 regular-season tilts last year, the 25-year-old blueliner notched two goals and 13 assists. If he can avoid an extended stint on the shelf, Helleson could reach the 20-point threshold for the first time in his career.

Zellweger (concussion) will miss Thursday's game in Columbus, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Zellweger hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's tilt against Chicago, though. The 23-year-old defenseman had seven goals and 22 points in 76 regular-season outings with Anaheim in 2025-26. Zellweger might be part of Buffalo's third pairing once he's healthy.

Provorov (lower body) hasn't been on the ice for three straight days, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports Wednesday.

Provorov hasn't been ruled out for Columbus' season opener against Buffalo on Thursday, but he's now missed enough morning skates for it to be concerning. The 29-year-old defenseman had nine goals and 31 points in 82 regular-season appearances with Columbus in 2025-26. If Provorov can't play Thursday, then Emil Andrae will probably draw into the lineup.

Sanderson (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's practice, per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Sanderson left Saturday's preseason game against Montreal due to the injury. Although the significance of his injury has been downplayed, Sanderson hasn't practiced since, and the earliest he could potentially skate with his teammates is Friday. At this point, his status for Ottawa's season opener in Toronto on Saturday is unclear.

Edvinsson, who is a restricted free agent, has returned to Sweden to resume his training, per Andreas III Johnsson of Goteborgs-Posten on Wednesday.

Edvinsson decided to attend the Red Wings' training camp, which was an unusual step for a restricted free agent. However, the two sides have been unable to agree to terms, so he remains unsigned. Given that Edvinsson opted to head to Sweden rather than stay in Detroit, it wouldn't be surprising if it turned out that the 23-year-old defenseman isn't optimistic about signing a deal in the coming days.

McNabb logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Multi-point efforts won't be a regular thing for McNabb, but he can chip in some offense in a top-four role. His biggest source of fantasy value comes from blocked shots, especially if new head coach Ryan Craig doesn't make too many changes to Vegas' defensive style. McNabb was held to 12 points with 110 hits and 142 blocked shots over 63 regular-season appearances last year, but he had reached the 20-point mark in the previous two campaigns. Keep him in mind in deeper fantasy formats as well as banger leagues.