NHL Player News

McWard was waived by Toronto on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

McWard signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Maple Leafs over the summer. He'll still earn his full salary even if he plays in the minors, as it's a one-way agreement. The 25-year-old had six goals, 27 points and 24 PIM in 63 regular-season appearances with AHL Bridgeport in 2025-26.

Tkachuk (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Wednesday.

Tkachuk wasn't going to be able to play in either of the Panthers' final two preseason games regardless, so fantasy players will turn their attention to Opening Night against Carolina on Tuesday. If Tkachuk is unable to play in that contest, it could open up a top-six role for Eetu Luostarinen.

Attard was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Attard had three goals, 17 points and 38 PIM in 44 regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado in 2025-26. After inking a one-year, two-way contract with the Red Wings over the summer, Attard is expected to open the upcoming campaign with AHL Grand Rapids.

Skoog was waived by Detroit on Wednesday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Skoog inked a one-year, two-way deal with Detroit this summer to potentially provide some depth scoring insurance. The 27-year-old is expected to report to AHL Grand Rapids if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Aston-Reese was designated for waivers by the Flyers on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

A long-tenured energy and penalty-killing forward who signed a two-year deal with the Flyers over the summer, Aston-Reese was ticketed for a checking-line role. This move suggests Philadelphia has other options ahead of him for now, though his track record makes him useful depth if he clears.

Schuldt was put on waivers by Vancouver on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Schuldt is an organizational depth defenseman, so this decision from the Canucks isn't surprising. The 31-year-old had three goals, 18 points and 59 PIM in 70 regular-season outings with AHL Abbotsford in 2025-26. Look for him to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Grundstrom landed on the waiver wire Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Grundstrom was getting some good looks in the top-nine during camp, but seems to have lost out on a forward spot. He's a physical, energy-line winger who still carries some NHL track record, so if a club needs some more grit, he could get a look before he clears to the minors.

Fensore was put on waivers by the Avalanche on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Fensore has been knocking on the NHL door for a couple of seasons now without a full-time job to show for it. Unless another team pounces on waivers, expect him to spend the vast majority of 2026-27 in the minors.

Johansson has been designated for waivers by the Lightning on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Tampa Bay has been trying to trade Johansson as he no longer fits into the team's plans. He's a well-traveled veteran presence who could still catch on elsewhere as a depth option, but he could begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.

Wolanin was placed on waivers by the Avalanche on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Wolanin signed a two-way contract with the Avalanche in early July, and he will begin the upcoming campaign in the minors, assuming he clears waivers. The 31-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since making 16 regular-season appearances with Vancouver during the 2022-23 campaign.