Lian Bichsel, who was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, was assigned to the Texas Stars, He will thus likely start his season in the AHL.
As for Philipp Kurashev, the Chicago Blackhawks, too, reduced their roster today. Kurashev was not among the cuts. He is still dealing with a wrist injury. As several reporters covering the Blackhawks speculate, this will likely mean that he will be placed on injured reserve.