NHL Player News

DeBrincat agreed to terms on a seven-year, $90 million extension with the Red Wings on Tuesday, Max Bultman and Chris Johnston of The Athletic report.

DeBrincat is set to stay in Detroit for the long run despite the team's recent trouble in retaining talent. The winger's new deal was announced just after Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Devils, in which DeBrincat scored two goals. He is up to eight points over six outings this season and should continue to be productive as the top star of the Red Wings' forward group.

L'Heureux (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Stars, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

L'Heureux was in warmups, but he won't be able to play. The late scratch gives the Avalanche no opportunity to fill the gap in the lineup, forcing the team to play a man short with 11 forwards and six defensemen. L'Heureux is questionable to play Wednesday against the Stars.

Hall (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Capitals.

Hall was injured early in the contest, and while he briefly tried to make a return, it didn't work. The 34-year-old will be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Jets, which is the start of a five-game road trip. The Hurricanes don't have an extra forward available on the roster, so they may need to make a move if Hall's injury is significant.

Bourque (upper body) will not play versus the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Bourque is set to miss a second straight game due to the injury. Vitali Pinchuk will remain in the lineup in Bourque's absence. Since Bourque was labeled a game-time decision, he'll likely be in contention to return Thursday versus the Sharks.

Annunen (undisclosed) remains on injured reserve and won't suit up versus the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Annunen was labeled a game-time decision, but he won't make his return Tuesday. Matt Murray will serve as Juuse Saros' backup for another game. Annunen may be close to a return, with his next chance to suit up being Thursday versus the Sharks.

Johnston (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche.

Johnston will miss at least one game while under the weather. His status for Wednesday's rematch in Colorado has yet to be determined. The Stars will likely have to dress seven blueliners to cover Johnston's absence, with Kyle Capobianco set to come in Tuesday.

Spurgeon (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Jets.

Minnesota's defense will be tested even more as Spurgeon is out. He had been filling in on the top pairing and second power-play unit for Brock Faber (skull). David Spacek is likely to get the call as the next blueliner in the lineup for this contest, while Spurgeon's status for Thursday versus the Blues remains up in the air.

Hildeby (undisclosed) won't be available for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Hildeby will be out of action for at least one game. Andrei Vasilevskiy is getting the start at Madison Square Garden, while Mads Sogaard will fill the backup role until Hildeby is good to go again. The Lightning's next two games are at home, beginning with Thursday's contest versus the Kraken.

Grubauer will defend the road net against Philadelphia on Tuesday, per Sound of Hockey.

Grubauer has a 1-1-0 record in three appearances this season, stopping 66 of 72 shots. Philadelphia (0-5-2) has scored only eight goals in the first seven games of the 2026-27 campaign.

Luukkonen will protect the road goal versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Luukkonen has struggled in his starts this season, but he earned a win in relief on Monday after a bad game from Colten Ellis. Luukkonen has allowed 13 goals on 69 shots, and considering the Sabres are on the second half of a back-to-back, including travel, he'll be a risky fantasy play against Montreal.