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  • Should be ready for regular season
    McLeod (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for the start of the NHL season, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

    Advice: McLeod has missed practice for the last week, but he is progressing and is expected to play in one or two preseason games. The center had 11 goals and 23 points in 57 games with the Oilers in 2022-23. Rotowire.com Today, 2:06 pm
  • Expected to play in preseason
    Ekholm (hip flexor) is expected to get into at least one preseason game, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

    Advice: Ekholm missed the start of training camp but is close to returning to the lineup. He should play at some point in the next 10 days and is expected to be ready for Opening Night in Vancouver on Oct. 11. Ekholm had nine goals and 32 points in 78 games split between Nashville and Edmonton. Rotowire.com Today, 2:03 pm
  • Placed on waivers Thursday
    Ouellet was put on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: The 30-year-old defenseman last played in the NHL during the 2020-21 season with the Canadiens. Ouellet had two goals and 17 points in 29 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:36 pm
  • On waiver wire Thursday
    Gruden was put on waivers by the Penguins on Thursday, CapFriendly reports.

    Advice: Gruden made his NHL debut last season, playing three games with nary a point for the Penguins. The fourth round pick from 2018, Gruden had 16 goals and 31 points in 54 AHL games last season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:33 pm
  • Hits waivers Thursday
    Fedun was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, according to CapFriendly.

    Advice: The 35-year-old blueliner played in four games with the Penguins last season, his first NHL action in three years. He will earn $325,000 at the AHL level and $775,000 if he plays in the NHL. Rotowire.com Today, 1:29 pm
  • Placed on waivers Thursday
    Burke was placed on waivers by the Avalanche on Thursday, according to CapFriendly.

    Advice: Burke was attempting to make the Avalanche after signing a one-year, two-way contract in April. Burke played two games with the Avalanche in 2022-23, but failed to hit the scoresheet. He had 16 goals and 39 points in 70 AHL games last season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:26 pm
  • Out 8-10 weeks after back surgery
    Vasilevskiy will miss at least 8-10 weeks after undergoing back surgery Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

    Advice: Vasilevskiy had successful microdiscectomy surgery due to a lumbar disc herniation. This is a major blow to the Lightning as Vasilevskiy is considered a top-three goaltender in the NHL. Vasilevskiy was 34-22-4 with a 2.65 GAA and a .915 save percentage last year, his sixth straight season with 30-plus wins. Look for Jonas Johansson to take over as Tampa Bay's No. 1 netminder for now but don't be surprised if the Lightning look elsewhere for another goaltender. Rotowire.com Today, 11:29 am
  • Placed on waivers Thursday
    Pitlick was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Pitlick was part of the three-team trade in August that brought Erik Karlsson to the Penguins. Pitlick played in 46 games with the Canadiens in 2022-23, scoring six times and adding nine assists. Should he pass through waivers, Pitlick will be sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Rotowire.com Today, 11:22 am
  • On waivers Thursday
    Martin was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Thursday.

    Advice: The netminder was the third goalie on the depth chart behind Thatcher Demko and Casey DeSmith. Martin had a terrible 2022-23 campaign with the Canucks, going 11-15-1 with a 3.99 GAA and an .871 save percentage before he was sent to the minors on Feb. 14. He redeemed himself with AHL Abbotsford as he was 7-7-2 with a 2.43 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Look for Martin to be recalled if Demko or DeSmith sustain an injury during the regular season. Rotowire.com Today, 11:16 am