Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug suffered a left ankle injury and is set to be re-evaluated after three weeks of wearing a walking boot, general manager Don Sweeney announced.
Krug fractured the same ankle during the club's second-round series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning last season, but his current ailment is unrelated, Sweeney said.
The 27-year-old recorded 59 points while averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game last season.
The Bruins kick off their season Wednesday in Washington against the Capitals.
If Carrick suits up in 50 or more games this season, Toronto's newly acquired pick gets bumped up to a sixth-rounder.
Earlier Monday, Carrick was included in the Leafs' latest round of cuts, but the club evidently found a trade partner before he officially hit the waiver wire.
Carrick has struggled to carve out a consistent role within the Maple Leafs' top six over the past two seasons and was frequently a healthy scratch last year. The 24-year-old played in 47 games for the Leafs in 2017-18, recording four goals and eight assists in just over 15 minutes per contest.
Gagner was set to enter the second season of a three-year contract signed with the Canucks that pays him $3.15 million annually.
In 74 games with Vancouver last season, Gagner had 10 goals and 21 assists. The 29-year-old has suited up for five teams since 2013-14, but should garner some interest on the waiver wire as a serviceable depth center.
McElhinney served as the Leafs' backup for the past two seasons and posted a .934 save percentage in 18 appearances in 2017-18. Pickard appeared in just one game after Toronto acquired him via trade in October.
Toronto's backup goalie job now belongs to Garret Sparks, who was named the AHL's top goalie last season after going 31-9-1 with a .936 save percentage.
As for Carrick, he's been unable to carve out a role on the Leafs' blue line over the past two seasons. The 24-year-old appeared in just 47 games for Toronto last year, registering four goals and eight assists in over 15 minutes per night.
With the latest round of cuts, Toronto's roster now sits at 23 players, with forward William Nylander still absent with just two days until puck drop.
In addition, the club announced forwards Paul Byron and Brendan Gallagher will serve as alternate captains for the upcoming season.
Weber takes over for Max Pacioretty, who was dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights over the offseason. The 33-year-old blue-liner joined the Canadiens in 2016 in the trade that sent P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators, for whom Weber formerly served as captain.
It will be a while before Weber can officially don the "C," as he continues to recover from knee surgery.
Scott Hartnell has retired from the NHL after 17 seasons.
He made the announcement on his Twitter account:
Every young kid from a small town across Canada dreams of playing a game in the NHL ... I was fortunate enough to play 1,249 of them.
A huge thank you to the Nashville Predators (twice), the Philadelphia Flyers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. You are all world class organizations and it was an honor playing for your cities! (Seventeen) years in the NHL was the best job anyone could ever ask for. The games, the fans, the travel, the hotels, the food, the pregame soccer games, are just some of the things that I will always remember and miss. ...
Thanks again to my family, friends & all of the fans that cheered for me (and against) along the way. I'm looking forward to spending more time with my wife Katie and son Wesley. Cheers to the NHL, and the next phase of life!
Hartnell spent the 2017-18 season with the Nashville Predators - who initially drafted him sixth overall in 2000 - but wasn't offered a contract from the club and hit unrestricted free agency over the summer.
The pick turns into a fifth-rounder if Jerabek plays in more than 50 regular-season games for the Blues in 2018-19.
The 27-year-old spent last season split between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals, winning the Stanley Cup with the latter. Overall, he appeared in 36 games during the 2017-18 campaign, recording eight points.
Jerabek signed a one-year, $1-million contract with the Oilers in August.
Bergeron spent the summer rehabbing from groin surgery. He didn't join the team on its trip to China and hasn't participated in any preseason games, but told The Athletic's Joe McDonald he should be good to go next week.
Head coach Bruce Cassidy believes the same:
Doesn’t appear Bergeron will play Saturday. Cassidy still believes No. 37 will be ready for season opener on Wednesday.
Last season, the four-time Selke winner was on pace for career highs across the board, but injuries held him to 63 points in 64 games before he added 16 more in 11 playoff contests.