NHL Player News

DeBrusk (lower body) missed Monday's practice and is being evaluated, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

DeBrusk is expected to travel with his teammates ahead of Tuesday's season opener against Edmonton. He produced 23 goals on 219 shots on net and 42 points, including 24 on the power play, in 81 regular-season appearances for Vancouver in 2025-26.

Co-president of hockey operations Henrik Sedin said Monday that he hopes Demko (hip) will be ready to return before Christmas, Kevin Woodley of NHL.com reports.

Demko missed the second half of the 2025-26 season after undergoing hip surgery in January, and he was officially placed on injured reserve last week. He doesn't yet have a clear timetable for when he'll be back in action, but Sedin said that Demko is "taking steps every day" in his recovery process. While Demko is sidelined, Kevin Lankinen and Leevi Merilainen should compete for starts in the Canucks' crease.

Hutton will be released from his professional tryout agreement with Ottawa on Monday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Hutton compiled six goals, 15 points, 71 shots on net, 55 blocked shots, 28 hits and 19 PIM in 55 appearances for Vegas during the 2025-26 regular season. The window is tighter now, but Hutton still has time to find another team before the 2026-27 campaign begins.

Mintyukov (illness) returned to practice Monday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Mintyukov was sidelined for Saturday's preseason finale against the Kings due to an illness, but he appears to be back to full health a few days later. The 22-year-old will have several days to work with the Ducks in practice and should be available for their Opening Night matchup against the Golden Knights on Friday.

Jarry will get the starting nod for Tuesday's home clash with Vancouver, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Jarry went 9-6-2 with a career-worst 3.86 GAA in his 19 regular-season appearances with the Oilers following his trade from Pittsburgh. While it seems the backstop is going to get the first crack at the starting gig with Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) on the shelf, Devon Levi will be waiting in the wings to take over if Jarry stumbles.

Head coach Rick Bowness said Monday that he expects Severson (shoulder) to miss at least the first two games of the regular season, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Severson's 2025-26 campaign ended prematurely due to shoulder surgery that he underwent in early April, and his status was uncertain for Opening Night of the 2026-27 regular season. Although the 32-year-old reportedly felt good during training camp, he's slated to miss the start of the year as he continues his recovery process. Following the Blue Jackets' first two regular-season games this year, they'll have almost a week off before facing the Penguins on Oct. 9, which could give Severson an opportunity to work with the team in practice before potentially returning to game action.

Jost signed a one-year, two-way contract with Nashville on Monday.

According to PuckPedia, Jost was placed on waivers Monday. The 28-year-old Jost attended training camp with the Predators on a professional tryout agreement. He will remain with the organization after posting eight goals, 16 points, 95 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and 67 hits in 69 regular-season appearances for Nashville in 2025-26.

Joshua (abdomen) is week-to-week, per Mark Masters of TSN on Monday.

Joshua has been skating at practices recently, but his lingering core muscle injury is expected to result in a long-term absence. He collected 10 goals, 18 points, 52 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 195 hits and 49 PIM in 55 appearances for Toronto during the 2025-26 regular season.

Zub (knee) suffered a setback during training camp, according to Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet on Monday.

Zub has been skating on his own, but he won't be ready for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. There is currently no timeline for his return. Zub registered five goals, 30 points, 92 shots on net, 57 PIM, 66 hits and 120 blocked shots in 81 regular-season appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26.

Burakovsky didn't practice Monday due to an undisclosed injury, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Burakovsky exited last Saturday's preseason finale against Montreal early after taking a hard hit, and while the nature of his injury isn't yet clear, it's discouraging that he hasn't yet returned to practice a few days later. It's not yet clear whether the 31-year-old will be available for Saturday's Opening Night matchup against the Maple Leafs.