NHL Player News

Heimosalmi was put on waivers by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Heimosalmi had four goals, 17 points and 40 PIM in 52 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't made his NHL debut.

Joseph was put on waivers by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Joseph had a goal and six points in 31 regular-season appearances with Vancouver in 2025-26. Based on his inclusion on waivers, it seems Joseph isn't slated to make the Hurricanes' Opening Night roster, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him summoned later in the campaign.

Phillips was placed on waivers Friday.

Phillips has logged just six regular-season NHL games over the past two seasons, generating one goal and six shots. Given his offensive limitations, even if Phillips is recalled during the season, he is unlikely to offer more than low-end fantasy value.

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

Halonen made 15 regular-season appearances with the Devils last year and recorded a goal, an assist, 28 hits, nine PIM and two blocked shots while averaging 7:37 of ice time. He signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Bruins during the offseason and will head to the minors to begin the regular season, assuming he clears waivers. He generated 20 goals, 14 assists and 28 PIM across 51 regular-season outings with AHL Utica last year.

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.

Walker was placed on waivers by St. Louis on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Walker played in 46 regular-season games for the Blues last season, tallying four goals, seven assists and 38 shots while averaging 11:59 of ice time. Given his extensive NHL experience, the 32-year-old center could draw some interest from various NHL clubs.

Santini was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Friday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Syracuse.

Santini made 12 regular-season appearances for the Lightning last year, recording no goals, an assist, nine hits, seven blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 10:20 of ice time. The 31-year-old recorded no goals, six assists and 10 PIM across 33 regular-season outings with Syracuse during the 2025-26 campaign.

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.

Trudeau was put on waivers by the Rangers on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Trudeau had eight goals, 20 points and 54 PIM in 62 regular-season appearances with AHL Laval in 2025-26. The 23-year-old defenseman has participated in four AHL campaigns, but he hasn't made his NHL debut.

Lundmark was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Friday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Syracuse.

Lundmark made his NHL debut last year with a lone regular-season appearance with the Lightning in January, but he'll be left off the team's Opening Night roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. He made 54 regular-season appearances with Syracuse last year and recorded a goal, 10 assists and 22 PIM.