NHL Player News

Copley was placed on waivers by Columbus on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

When Elvis Merzlikins (shoulder) underwent surgery in August, it initially looked like Copley would enter the campaign as the Blue Jackets' No. 2 goaltender. However, Cam Talbot signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with Columbus on Sept. 15, and he is now projected to be Jet Greaves' backup until Merzlikins is healthy. As a consequence, Copley is slated to open the upcoming campaign in the minors, assuming he goes unclaimed.

Dineen was placed on waivers by the Flyers on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Dineen signed a two-year, two-way contract with Philadelphia in July and seemed like a long shot to make the team's Opening Night roster. He'll head to AHL Lehigh Valley if he clears waivers, but he could be called up if the Flyers deal with injuries.

Studnicka hit the waiver wire Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Once a well-regarded prospect, Studnicka has bounced through a few organizations since and signed with the Flyers on a two-way deal this summer. This is a continuation of a career that's had trouble finding NHL stability, and he now heads back to the wire again.

Foote was placed on waivers by Philadelphia on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Foote signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Flyers this summer, looking to stick as a bottom-six winger. He seemingly didn't win that job outright at camp, but he's a name worth monitoring on the waiver wire given his pedigree.

Malatesta was placed on waivers by Columbus on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Malatesta had 10 goals, 18 points and 87 PIM in 57 regular-season appearances with AHL Cleveland in 2025-26. He's slated to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Head coach Rick Bowness said Thursday that he isn't yet sure whether Severson (shoulder) will be ready for the Blue Jackets' Opening Night matchup against the Sabres on Oct. 1, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Severson underwent shoulder surgery in early April that ended his 2025-26 campaign prematurely, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be ready to suit up once the 2026-27 regular season begins. Bowness said Wednesday that the defenseman tells him "every day" that he "feels good." The Blue Jackets have consistently increased Severon's contact workload in practice.

Sillinger was put on waivers by Columbus on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Sillinger had 14 goals, 34 points and 50 PIM in 69 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland in 2025-26. He inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets over the summer.

Fabbro (upper body) could be in danger of missing Opening Night against the Sabres on Oct. 1, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

Fabbro's recovery is reportedly not going as quickly as the team had hoped, raising doubts regarding his availability for the season opener. With Damon Severson (shoulder) also working his way back from injury, the absence of Fabbro could create a significant gap on the Jackets' blue line.

Mermis was put on waivers by Toronto on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Mermis is projected to report to AHL Toronto if he goes unclaimed. Although the 32-year-old did record a goal and 11 PIM in 11 regular-season outings with the Maple Leafs in 2025-26, he's more of an emergency depth option, so his inclusion on the waiver list isn't surprising.

Clayton was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Clayton has yet to make his NHL debut, but he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks in mid-June. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll presumably spend the majority of the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Abbotsford.