Paul left Wednesday's preseason game vs. Ottawa with an undisclosed injury and did not return. While the 30-year-old forward's availability for the season opener is uncertain, Head Coach Jim Hiller insisted the his injury is day-to-day. Paul was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay in the offseason after putting up seven goals, 15 points, and 68 SOG in an injury-filled 51-game campaign in 2025-26.


