The Blackhawks play two preseason games this weekend, which at least gives us some somewhat-real hockey to watch. But we’re nearing the middle of training camps around the NHL, so let’s take a quick Friday lap and get caught up.
Barkov out — for the year?
The biggest news in the NHL on Friday was news that Sasha Barkov underwent surgery on his right knee after suffering an injury in practice Thursday. Multiple reports are that his 2025-26 season might be over before it begins, which is obviously a huge blow to the Panthers’ chance of playing in a fourth consecutive Stanley Cup Final — or winning a third straight.
The Blackhawks’ first game of the regular season is against the Panthers for their banner raising ceremony on Oct. 7 and clearly Barkov won’t be in the lineup. Matthew Tkachuk won’t be, either; he’s out until December. Also remember the new salary cap rules for the playoffs are happening now, so Barkov missing the entire season actually gives the Panthers more cap flexibility to do something than if he can come back at some point.
Per HC Paul Maurice, Florida Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov is currently undergoing surgery (right knee injury). Maurice says they will hopefully have a detailed update later today.
— Katie Engleson (@KatieEngleson) September 26, 2025Another injury helping the Blackhawks early?
The Montreal Canadiens announced defenseman David Reinbacher will be out for four weeks because of a broken metacarpal bone. Reinbacher, 20, was the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. He has yet to appear in an NHL game and has only 21 regular-season AHL games on his resume, but there are high hopes for him to be an impact skater on the blue line for the Habs.
That means he’ll likely miss facing the Blackhawks in their home opener on Oct. 11.
David Reinbacher will be out for four weeks due to a broken metacarpal bone, the Canadiens announced. pic.twitter.com/PxDFLYOYL2
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 26, 2025Waivers Season
NHL teams have started placing players on waivers already. Utah goalie Connor Ingram cleared waivers on Friday, so that’s a situation to keep an eye on moving forward. The club and player have agreed Ingram needs a change of scenery. Chris Johnston shared the list of players on waivers for Friday, led by goalie Ivan Fedotov. He appeared in 26 games for the Flyers last year and was traded to Columbus on Sept. 14. Will be interesting to see if a team that needs a goalie makes a claim there.
Placed on NHL waivers today: Ivan Fedotov (CBJ), Liam Foudy (NYI), Julien Gauthier (NYI), Cole McWard (NYI), Gavin Mitchell (NYI), Kevin Connaughton (UTA), Calle Rosen (WSH) and Spencer Smallman (WSH).
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) September 26, 2025Odds & Ends
Alex Ovechkin hasn’t practiced with the Capitals since leaving a few minutes into the first session of training camp Sept. 18 because of a lower-body injury, but they’re hoping he can join the team this weekend. He’s still expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a bit of a reunion. With Joseph Woll away from the team for personal reasons, the Leafs signed veteran netminder James Reimer to a tryout agreement.Hence then, the article about around the nhl surgery for barkov habs lose a defenseman waivers leafs goalies more was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Around the NHL: Surgery for Barkov, Habs Lose a Defenseman, Waivers, Leafs’ Goalies, More )
Also on site :
- The End of FaZe Clan? Mass Creator Exodus Rocks Legendary Org
- PUBG Mobile 4.2 Update Release Date And Weapon Balance Changes
- Dan Campbell promises to look inward as Lions get eliminated from postseason contention: ‘We need to improve’