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Brisson was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Thursday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Brisson agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Maple Leafs in early September after he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from the Rangers during the offseason. He'll be left off the Maple Leafs' Opening Night roster and will head to AHL Toronto if he clears waivers.

Lettieri was waived by Toronto on Thursday, according to James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Lettieri came up big for AHL Toronto during its 2026 Calder Trophy-winning run, supplying 11 goals and 26 points in 25 playoff outings. He also had 14 goals and 42 points in 55 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2025-26. Although the 31-year-old is great in the minors, he's unlikely to spend much time, if any, in the NHL this season.

Shaw was put on waivers by Minnesota on Thursday.

Shaw had 15 goals, 44 points and 67 PIM in 71 regular-season outings with AHL Manitoba in 2025-26. The 27-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since 2023-24 when he had a goal, three points and 34 PIM in 20 regular-season outings with Minnesota.

Kirkland was placed on waivers by the Wild on Thursday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Iowa.

Kirkland is coming off back-to-back years in which he made at least 20 regular-season appearances with Calgary, and he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild during the offseason. He'll likely spend most of the year in the minors once again, but his NHL experience makes him a candidate to be called up if the Wild need additional depth at some point.

Gambrell was placed on waivers by Minnesota on Thursday.

Gambrell had 10 goals and 36 points in 35 regular-season appearances with AHL Iowa in 2025-26. The 30-year-old is likely to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Schmidt was designated for waivers Thursday.

Schmidt has logged 98 regular-season games in the minors, producing just three goals and six assists. As such, even if he does see NHL action this year, he doesn't offer enough offensive upside to be worth picking up in fantasy contests.

Hill was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports, indicating that he'll draw the preseason start at home against Utah.

Hill drew the start against the Kings during Saturday's preseason opener and allowed two goals on 19 shots in the victory. He'll defend the crease once again during the Golden Knights' penultimate preseason game, which means that Carter Hart will presumably draw the home start Saturday against the Sharks if the team sticks to its initial plan for each netminder to get two preseason starts. Hill is expected to serve as the No. 2 goaltender in Vegas to begin the regular season.

Lambos was waived by Minnesota on Thursday.

Lambos had eight goals, 19 points and 48 PIM in 70 regular-season appearances in AHL Iowa. He made his NHL debut Dec. 18, 2025 in which he had a plus-1 rating, one shot and one block. Lambos hasn't appeared in an NHL game since that date, but it wouldn't be surprising if he gets another chance with Minnesota at some point during the 2026-27 campaign.

Oettinger (lower body) won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale on the road against Minnesota, Robert Tiffin of NHL.com reports.

Oettinger was scratched from Wednesday's preseason start at home against the Wild due to lower-body tightness and was initially considered questionable for Friday's rematch. Although head coach Glen Gulutzan downplayed the severity of Oettinger's injury Thursday, the netminder will be rested during the Stars' preseason finale. It seems unlikely that Oettinger's injury will impact his availability for Opening Night at home against the Blues on Oct. 2.

Kiersted was put on waivers by Minnesota on Thursday.

Kiersted had four goals, 12 points and 38 PIM in 49 regular-season appearances with AHL Iowa in 2025-26. He also has two goals and eight points in 45 career NHL regular-season games. The 28-year-old is likely to spend the majority of the upcoming campaign in the minors, but he might be summoned for a stint or two during the season, should the Wild require an injury replacement on the blue line.