Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.

Colorado Avalanche

Mackenzie Blackwood is dealing with an offseason injury and is week to week. The Avalanche are hopeful he will be ready for the start of the season (host the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 9) or in the first few weeks of the season. Forward Logan O'Connor , who had offseason hip surgery, is on track to return to the lineup in early November.

Detroit Red Wings

Simon Edvinsson will not play in the preseason because of a lower-body injury, but the defenseman should be back around the start of the regular season, general manager Steve Yzerman said. Detroit opens the season against the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 9.

Buffalo Sabres

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is dealing with a lower-body injury an

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