Upshall agreed to a professional tryout contract with Edmonton on Sunday.

Kronwall acknowledged that 2018-19 could be his last season in the NHL, Sportnet reports.

Heiskanen, who is a heralded blue-line prospect, believes that he is ready to compete at the highest level, NHL.com reports.

Gudbranson (shoulder) has experienced no setbacks this summer and all signs point to the defenseman being ready for the start of the season, Rick Dhaliwal of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Backes, who dealt with a number of issues and missed 25 games last year, is confident that he won't have a similar fate this coming season, NHL.com reports. "There's no doubt in my mind," he said. "I'd put money on it, that this year is better."

Skinner is projected for a top-line assignment flanking Jack Eichel to open the season, according to John Vogl of The Athletic Buffalo.

Jensen is no lock to be a regular with the Red Wings this season, MLive.com reports.

Despite the Red Wings having acquired Jonathan Bernier in free agency, Howard could still play in 50-plus games this season, MLive.com reports.

Versteeg will sign with Avangard Omsk of the KHL, Ryan Leslie of Sportsnet reports.

Monahan (wrist) believes he's 100 percent healthy and recovered from offseason surgeries, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Gaborik (back) could be placed on long-term injured reserve to open the 2018-19 season, Sporting News reports.

Bjork (shoulder) will participate in the Stars and Stripes Showdown on Aug. 26 to honor the late Jim Johannson, who had been an executive for Team USA Hockey, The Hockey Writers reports.