Buffalo claimed two former Rangers off waivers, Zac Jones and Jake Leschyshyn, while Alex Belzile surfaced on waivers to Laval after signing with Montreal. Jones, a puck-moving defenseman, showed flashes last season but struggled for consistent ice time in New York. Leschyshyn, Curtis Leschyshyn’s son, posted 24 points in Hartford last year before landing with Buffalo. Other notable waivers included Hudson Fasching, Brendan Gaunce and Kole Lind, highlighting a broader churn at depth in the league.

Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in a brisk NHL preseason showcase, with Jason Robertson lighting the lamp in the third and Tyler Seguin ending it in overtime. The win underscored Dallas' depth, pace, and goaltending stability from Jake Oettinger, while veteran leadership stays central to the top line. Fantasy players should note Robertson's continued scoring touch, Seguin's ongoing two-way relevance, and Dallas' potential PP rhythm as the season nears.

Several Stars veterans and a handful of Wild youngsters flashed offensive instincts and two-way play, hinting at upside for depth players like Kole Lind, Matt Duchene, and Caedan Bankier's Wild minutes. Oettinger's steadiness adds a reassuring baseline for Dallas' fantasy outlook as real games begin.