With the NHL’s shortened training camp and preseason winding down, teams are accelerating roster moves by placing players on waivers as they prepare for the upcoming regular season. The process reflects the league’s push to finalize lineups ahead of competitive play, with clubs evaluating performance and fit during limited ice time. Waiver claims and subsequent buyouts or assignments to the minors will shape depth charts before the first puck drops. The decisions highlight the high-stakes balancing act between roster construction and player development in a condensed offseason.

As the NHL’s condensed training camp and preseason continue and the regular season approaches, teams are beginning to make significant cuts to their rosters, including placing players on waivers. Players…