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Mason McTavish • C • Blues

Mason McTavish Eager to Prove Himself After Anaheim Exit

St. Louis Blues forward Mason McTavish feels he has a point to prove in 2026-27. "Yeah, I think I have a chip on my shoulder, for sure," McTavish told Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic. "I'm not happy with the way things went in Anaheim. I enjoyed my time there; it was awesome, guys were great, but at the same time, they traded me. That's something I'm passionate about and want to get better. I'm looking forward to doing that here." McTavish arrived in St. Louis in exchange for a pair of first-round picks in June. The Ducks traded him less than 12 months after signing him to a six-year, $42 million contract extension. McTavish is expected to play an important role on his new team as the second-line center and a power-play contributor.

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Elias Pettersson • C • Canucks

Teammate Backs Elias Pettersson to Return to Elite Form

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has gone through a couple of tough campaigns, but teammate Brock Boeser is confident he'll regain his superstar level in 2026-27. "Seems like he's in a great headspace," Canucks winger Boeser said about Pettersson at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour. "Way better than the last few years." Pettersson had a 102-point campaign in 2022-23 before signing an eight-year, $92.8 million extension in 2024, the largest contract in Canucks history. Since then, his performance level has dropped significantly, as Pettersson has averaged only 0.70 points per game. After posting three consecutive 30-goal years, he has scored 30 goals combined over the last two campaigns. A resurgence from Pettersson would greatly benefit the Canucks and help many fantasy teams.

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Seth Jarvis • C • Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis Progressing as Planned in Shoulder Surgery Recovery

Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis (shoulder) is on track in his recovery from offseason surgery, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports. The 24-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in late June and was ruled out for 4-6 months. He's hoping to return to action in late October or early November. Jarvis has posted three consecutive 30-goal and 60-point campaigns despite dealing with a shoulder injury over the past couple of years. With the issue behind him, the versatile forward could take his game to a new level.

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Nick Blankenburg • D • Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Invite Nick Blankenburg to Camp

Defenseman Nick Blankenburg has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun reports. Blankenburg has been without a standard contract late in the offseason despite playing 60-plus regular-season games in back-to-back campaigns. He split the 2025-26 season between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche, registering 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists), 72 SOG, 59 blocks, and 55 hits. The 28-year-old will compete for a bottom-pairing role during training camp.

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Zachary Bolduc • RW • Canadiens

Zachary Bolduc Signs Contract Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens winger Zachary Bolduc has re-signed with the team on a four-year contract. He landed a $16.8 million deal as a restricted free agent. The Canadiens acquired Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues last offseason. In 2025-26, he recorded 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 78 outings and led all Canadiens forwards with 170 hits. Coming off back-to-back 30-point campaigns, Bolduc will look to find the next gear in 2026-27. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect a big leap, as Bolduc will likely be limited to a bottom-six role.

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Max Domi • C • Maple Leafs

Max Domi to Miss Start of Training Camp

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (back) will sit out the start of training camp next week. According to Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, Domi remains "out indefinitely" due to complications from offseason surgery. Domi played through injury last season but missed only two games. He recorded 12 goals and 36 points. Because he is still recovering from surgery, Domi may also miss some time at the start of the regular season. Toronto will open its season on Sept. 29 at home against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Fully Healthy Ahead of New Season

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan is fully healthy for the start of the season, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. Monahan was banged up all year last season and struggled to perform. After being a point-per-game guy in 2024-25, the 31-year-old tallied only 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) in 78 games. Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said Monahan is feeling "great" ahead of the new campaign. He didn't require any surgeries to get healthy. With no injuries, Monahan could comfortably reach 50-60 points in 2026-27.

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Dylan Larkin • C • Red Wings

Dylan Larkin Will Join Red Wings for Camp Despite Trade Request

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin will report to training camp despite requesting a trade this offseason, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. Larkin hasn't gotten his desired move away from Motown, but he could very well start the season with the Red Wings. However, the 2026 Olympic champion won't be the team captain anymore after the Red Wings announced that they will begin the campaign without a captain. In 2026-27, Larkin will aim to post his sixth consecutive 30-goal season. He has notched at least 67 points in each of the past five seasons.

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Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone inked a two-year, $18 million contract extension on Saturday. The Golden Knights locked up their captain for a pair of more years, with Stone's current contract ending in 2027. Stone will take a small pay cut with his new deal, as the average annual value of his contract will drop from $9.5 million to $9 million. Although having Stone rostered often frustrates fantasy managers because of his health issues, the veteran forward is extremely productive when on the ice -- he averaged 1.22 points per game last season.

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Jonathan Huberdeau • LW • Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau Will Miss Start of Season

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (hip) will miss the start of the season. Recently, Flames general manager Craig Conroy revealed that Huberdeau had suffered a setback in his recovery from hip surgery and wouldn't be available at the start of training camp. Unfortunately, Conroy has now delivered an even grimmer update, saying Huberdeau isn't ready to start the season. On the bright side, Huberdeau told reporters on Thursday that he is pain-free. Huberdeau's absence could open the door for a player like Samuel Honzek to get more opportunities early in the season.

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Auston Matthews • C • Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Looking "Amazing" in Pre-Camp Skates

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (knee) has been turning heads during pre-training camp skates, TSN's Mark Masters reports. Maple Leafs defenseman Christopher Tanev told reporters on Thursday that Matthews has looked "amazing" in the informal skates. Matthews has been hampered by health issues in recent years and underwent MCL surgery in March, which ended his 2025-26 campaign. He posted 53 points (27 goals, 26 assists) in 63 games during a disappointing season. With him now fully healthy, Matthews could bounce back in style in 2026-27.

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Kevin Fiala • LW • Kings

Kevin Fiala to Miss Start of Training Camp

Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala (lower leg) won't be available for the start of training camp next week. The Swiss forward has undergone follow-up surgery on the broken leg he sustained during the Olympics in February. Due to the injury, Fiala was limited to 56 NHL outings last season. He posted 18 goals and 40 points. It's uncertain if Fiala will be cleared to join training camp later. Fiala is a year removed from scoring a career-high 35 goals, and he would be sorely missed if the Kings have to start the season without him.

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Braeden Bowman • RW • Golden Knights

Braeden Bowman Inks Six-Year Extension With Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Braeden Bowman signed a six-year, $20.4 million contract extension on Thursday. He will have a cap hit of $3.4 million starting in the 2027-28 season. Bowman broke into the Golden Knights team last season, appearing in 54 games. He recorded eight goals and 26 points. The 23-year-old was a standout performer in the AHL, with 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 20 games. Bowman will look to cement his place on the team in 2026-27 and is a name fantasy managers should keep an eye on.

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Samuel Honzek • LW • Flames

Samuel Honzek Ready for Training Camp

Calgary Flames forward Samuel Honzek (upper body) is healthy heading into training camp, Chris Wahl of the Flames' official site reports. The 21-year-old had season-ending upper-body surgery in November. Before his injury, Honzek registered four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits in 18 games. He's had a long road to recovery but is back at 100 percent. "I think I'm more than ready to go and fight for a spot again," Honzek told Wahl. With no standout names on Calgary's frontline, Honzek could earn a significant role as the campaign progresses.

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Gustav Forsling • D • Panthers

Gustav Forsling Participating in Informal Skates

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (undisclosed) has been taking part in informal skates ahead of training camp, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Forsling sat out the final two games of the 2025-26 season, but he's good to go for the new campaign. The Swedish rearguard plays a key role in the Panthers' defense. However, his game doesn't translate well to fantasy. Last season, Forsling recorded 28 points (two goals, 26 assists), 112 SOG, 98 blocks, 52 hits, and a minus-five rating in 80 appearances.

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Damon Severson • D • Blue Jackets

Damon Severson "Ready to Roll"

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (shoulder) will be in the lineup at the start of the season, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. "He's ready to roll," Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell told Scheig. "We'll probably keep him out of the exhibition games. No real reason for him to play in exhibition games. He's here and he's doing everything right now. We just want to be a little cautious where we keep him out of heavy contact or anything like that. We'll let him get back going. But I expect him to be ready for the start of the season." Severson underwent shoulder surgery late last season. He led all Blue Jackets defensemen with a plus-12 rating and posted 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists) in 71 games.

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Chris Kreider • LW • Canadiens

Ducks Place Chris Kreider on Unconditional Waivers

Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider was placed on unconditional waivers on Wednesday with the purpose of terminating his contract. He will become an unrestricted free agent if he goes unclaimed. The veteran forward has one season remaining on a seven-year, $45.5 million contract. Anaheim acquired Kreider last offseason from the New York Rangers. He had a decent campaign, with 50 points (22 goals, 28 assists) in 75 outings. However, Kreider wants to return to the East Coast for family reasons. Kreider's departure also benefits the Ducks, giving the team more flexibility to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier.

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Adam Fantilli • C • Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets "100 Percent" Confident Adam Fantilli Deal Gets Done

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli is expected to sign a new contract before training camp opens next week, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. "I'm 100 percent that we'll get this thing done," Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell told Scheig on Wednesday. "It's not imminent, but we're talking on a pretty regular basis now. I talked to his agent over the weekend and going to talk again here today or tomorrow. So, as long as you are talking, I always feel like you're going to find a way to get a solution for everybody and everybody's happy." Fantilli needs a new contract after completing his entry-level deal. He has improved each year and ranked third on his team last season with a career-high 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) in 82 games.

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Ilya Samsonov • G • Sharks

Ilya Samsonov Joins Sharks on One-Year, Two-Way Deal

Goaltender Ilya Samsonov will attempt an NHL comeback in 2026-27, having signed a one-year, two-way contract with the San Jose Sharks. After six years in the NHL, Samsonov spent the 2025-26 campaign with HC Sochi in the KHL. This could be a smart pickup for the Sharks, given Samsonov's solid play throughout his NHL career. He has posted a 118-48-25 record, a 2.77 goals-against average, and a .902 save percentage. Last season, the Sharks ranked 25th in save percentage, with Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic sharing starts in the crease.

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Artem Zub • D • Senators

Senators Expect Artem Zub to Be Ready for Training Camp

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (lower body) is expected to be available for training camp, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. Senators general manager Steve Staios told Garrioch that Zub is still rehabbing from a lower-body injury he suffered during the playoffs, but he expects the Russian rearguard to be fine for training camp. Zub is a versatile defenseman who contributes in all areas. He finished last season with 30 points (five goals, 25 assists), 92 SOG, 120 blocks, and 66 hits in 81 games. The 30-year-old led his team with a plus-22 rating.

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