NHL Waiver Wire: Red Wings and Predators Add Defensemen Among Roster Cuts
On Sept. 26, 2026, NHL teams placed 18 players on waivers as training camps and preseason continued. Detroit claimed Andreas Englund from Calgary, and Nashville claimed William Trudeau from the New York Rangers. All other players from the previous day's waiver list cleared.
The waiver activity came on Sept. 26, 2026, while NHL camps and exhibition games were still underway. Eighteen players were made available, with Boston, Calgary, Columbus, Dallas, Florida, Los Angeles, Nashville, the Islanders, Pittsburgh, and Washington each represented.
Detroit secured defenseman Andreas Englund from Calgary, and Nashville added defenseman William Trudeau from the Rangers. Every other player from the previous day's group went unclaimed. Among the newly listed names were Lukas Reichel, Alex Nylander, Miles Wood, Pierre Engvall, Justin Barron, and Justin Holl.
These roster moves may affect players and their families, who could face sudden relocation or assignment to minor-league clubs. Fans of Detroit and Nashville might see new depth defensemen, while supporters of other teams may watch waived veterans clear and remain in organizations. The broader hockey community could feel minor shifts in competitive balance and media discussion, though most impacts remain limited to team operations and player livelihoods.