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The Islanders opened training camp by announcing that Barzal would not skate for two weeks to tend to an undisclosed injury, but they quickly lessened the severity of the issues, announcing that he could still be an option on opening night. The 29-year-old forward scored 72 points (19G / 53A) in 81 games last season. Whether or not he draws into the lineup on opening night, it appears his injury is not a long-term concern for the team.

Jarvis underwent surgery in late June to address a shoulder injury and was given a four-to-six month recovery timeline. The 24-year-old Jarvis is still expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 season, but his presence at training camp is an encouraging sign for the team. Last season, Jarvis scored 66 points (32G / 34A) in 71 games.

Makar has been battling an offseason lower-body injury that has made his training camp status uncertain. That said, his presence at training camp on Thursday, albeit in a non-contact jersey, is an encouraging sign for Colorado's superstar defenseman. The 27-year-old Makar is coming off a solid 2025-26 campaign, scoring 79 points (20G / 59A) in 75 games, and is fresh off signing a lucrative eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension ($20.4M AAV), making him the highest-paid player in NHL history.

According to Stars GM Jim Nill, Seguin has been cleared for contact by his surgeon, and it's up to how Seguin feels from here. Seguin, who has been out since December 2nd, had 17 points (7G / 10A) in 27 games last year.

Oilers GM Stan Bowman said that Janmark will skate in training camp as he continues to work his way back from an injury that has kept him out since February 25th. Janmark will likely be on the outside looking in of the Oilers' opening night lineup, regardless of how much his progresses in training camp.

Oilers GM Stan Bowman said that Regula will skate in training camp as he continues to work his way back from an injury that has kept him out since January 20th. With the Oilers adding Ryan Shea and Shakir Mukhamadullin this offseason, Regula's path to making the opening night roster is limited.

Nikishin is an unsigned RFA who has requested a trade from Carolina, so he will hold out of training camp while he awaits a new deal or a trade. The Hurricanes' bolstered their defensive depth recently by signing both P-O Joseph and Mike Reilly to one-year deals.

Marchand underwent an undisclosed procedure over the summer that will likely keep him out of the lineup to begin the season. The details are murky, but Panthers GM Bill Zito said he anticipates Marchand will be "back early in the season."

The Islanders released a statement that said that Barzal will not skate the next two weeks due to aggravation of a prior injury that has caused some inflammation. The added that they expect him "back in the lineup as soon as possible." With the Islanders' season opener exactly two weeks away, expect Barzal to miss some games to open the season.

Despite the public trade request, it was reported last week that Larkin would be there when training camp opens, but his upper-body injury will keep him off the ice when it gets underway on Thursday.

Thompson, who was acquired from the Blackhawks in March, has never appeared in an NHL game and likely wasn't going to make the Rangers out of training camp anyways. When he's healthy, look for the 24-year-old centre to start the year in Hartford (AHL), where he had seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games last season.

As the Rangers prepare to open training camp on Thursday, roster hopeful Cole Beaudoin won't be there. Beaudoin missed Sunday's rookie game against Philadelphia due to injury and remains day-to-day. The 20-year-old was a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) in 2024 and was acquired from Utah this offseason in the trade that sent Vincent Trocheck to the Mammoth.

Foegele will miss the Senators' training camp opening on Thursday as he nurses an undisclosed injury. Head coach Travis Green said that Zub is skating and that he "hopes" it isn't long-term.

Zub will not be there when the Senators open training camp on Thursday as he nurses an undisclosed injury. Head coach Travis Green said that Zub is skating and that he "hopes" it isn't long-term.

Guhle, who has missed 70 games over the last two seasons, will miss at least the first 7-to-10 games of the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery on his adductor muscle in the summer. This opens the door for one of David Reinbacher, Adam Engstrom or Arber Xhekaj to play as the Canadiens' No.6 defenseman to open the season.

Domi underwent surgery in May but dealt with complications and remains out indefinitely after failing his physical before training camp. The Maple Leafs rebuilt their depth to help deal with Domi's absence, adding Teddy Blueger, Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, and Brandon Duhaime this offseason.