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Emil Hemming skates for Finland against the United States at the 2026 World Junior Championship. File photo.
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PROSPECTSTEXSep 15, 2026

Three Texas Stars prospects with a path to Dallas

Emil Hemming, Tristan Bertucci and Rémi Poirier enter camp among the organization's closest potential call-up options.

Gavin McKenna carries the puck for Penn State against Michigan State on Jan. 31, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSSep 15, 2026

McKenna leads rookies to watch as NHL camps open

A Sportsnet scouting analysis identifies 21 prospects with a chance to win jobs, led by Toronto's No. 1 pick and San Jose's top selection.

Thatcher Demko makes a save for Vancouver against Toronto on Jan. 10, 2026. File photo.
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REBUILDVANSep 15, 2026

Canucks open camp under Malhotra with rebuild underway

Vancouver arrives in Penticton with new management, a revamped roster and development taking priority over a quick playoff return.

Alex Ovechkin prepares to shoot for Washington against Pittsburgh on April 11, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSWSHSep 15, 2026

Capitals say Ovechkin was asked to appear in United Russia ad

Washington addressed the campaign video days before Alex Ovechkin reports for his 22nd NHL training camp.

Zayne Parekh skates for Calgary against Los Angeles at the Saddledome on April 16, 2026. File photo.
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REBUILDCGYSep 15, 2026

Flames open camp with Parekh, roster turnover and a rebuild

Calgary starts main camp with Zayne Parekh as the main attraction after 9,000 fans turned out for Monday's prospects game.

Jack Eichel looks to pass against Jaccob Slavin during the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas on June 9, 2026. File photo.
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EXPANSIONSep 15, 2026

NHL Stars Sound Off on Texas Teams, the 84-Game Season and Summer Memories

ESPN interviewed more than two dozen players in Las Vegas about expansion names, longer schedules and the moments that made their offseasons.

ROSTERONTSep 15, 2026

Kirill Kirsanov Enters Kings Camp With a Crowded Left Side

Kirsanov is a strong candidate to return to Ontario, but the Kings' own camp preview places him in a wider NHL-AHL competition.

Ilya Protas skates for Washington against Columbus on April 14, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSHERSep 15, 2026

Hershey's Ilya Protas Arrives at Capitals Camp With a Job to Take

Ilya Protas, the AHL's rookie of the year with Hershey last season, is penciled in as Washington's third-line center and knows nothing is handed out.

Cutter Gauthier carries the puck for Anaheim against Vegas on May 12, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYANAOTTVANSep 14, 2026

Training Camp Is Days Away And The Big Contracts Aren't Done

Main NHL training camps begin this week, and three teams are approaching camp with a star restricted free agent or a looming CBA deadline still unresolved.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Ben Danford, number 38, defends Montreal Canadiens center Jared Davidson during a September 25, 2025 preseason game at Bell Centre. File photo; it does not show the Calder Cup run or Danford’s later comments.
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PROSPECTSTORSep 14, 2026

Ben Danford Says Calder Cup Run Changed His Game

The Leafs defenseman, 20, joined the Marlies after his OHL season ended and now carries that playoff experience into Toronto's training camp.

Max Domi follows play for the Toronto Maple Leafs against Dallas on April 13, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSTORSep 14, 2026

Max Domi Out Indefinitely, Will Miss Leafs Camp Opening

GM John Chayka says the winger is still dealing with complications from off-season surgery, while Chris Tanev "looks great."

Boston Fleet defender Megan Keller plays the puck against Toronto Sceptres forward Izzy Daniel during a PWHL game on November 30, 2024. File photo; it predates and does not show the November 18, 2026 training camps or later scrimmages.
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EXPANSIONSep 14, 2026

PWHL Sets Nov. 18 Training Camp Openings for 12 Teams

Camps open two days after the World Championship ends in Denmark, with each club playing two preseason scrimmages between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30.

Gavin McKenna reacts after Toronto selects him first overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSTORSep 14, 2026

McKenna to Live With Tavares in Toronto, Report Says

John Tavares told reporters at the Player Media Tour that the Maple Leafs' No. 1 pick will move in with his family this season.

Trey Augustine makes a save for Michigan State against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSDETDALCBJSep 14, 2026

Red Wings Open Prospect Tournament With Shootout Win Over Dallas

Detroit's prospects beat the Stars 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday to start the round robin at Little Caesars Arena, with a game against Columbus still to come Tuesday.

Henrik Sedin, left, listens with Daniel Sedin and Ryan Johnson at a Vancouver Canucks management press conference on May 14, 2026. File photo.
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REBUILDVANSep 14, 2026

Henrik Sedin on early Canucks camp: 'Better than expected'

Vancouver's co-president says the rebuilding Canucks reported early and are already skating together ahead of training camp in Penticton on Sept. 17.

Jonathan Huberdeau celebrates a Calgary goal against Edmonton on February 4, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSCGYSep 14, 2026

Conroy walks back Huberdeau 'setback' talk, says winger will miss camp opening

The Flames GM says Jonathan Huberdeau's hip resurfacing recovery is on track, just not fast enough to have him ready for the first day of training camp.

Mark Scheifele celebrates a Winnipeg goal against Utah on April 14, 2026. File photo.
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TRADEWPGSep 14, 2026

Scheifele on Hellebuyck's trade demand: 'You can drive yourself crazy'

The Jets centre addressed his goaltender's public exit request at the NHL Player Media Tour, days before training camp opens in Winnipeg.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, right, poses with senior executive adviser Mats Sundin after a news conference on May 4, 2026. File photo.
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OFF-SEASONTORSep 14, 2026

Chayka Says Maple Leafs Owe Fans More Than One Good Night

Toronto's new GM, 19 weeks into the job, talks about the reshaping that followed a last-place Atlantic finish.

Isaac Howard skates for Edmonton against Vancouver on January 17, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSBAKSep 14, 2026

Bakersfield Detours Now Pay Off for Howard and Samanski

Isaac Howard and Josh Samanski put up big AHL numbers last season. Injuries to Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark have opened room for both at Oilers camp.

Winnipeg defenseman Luke Schenn battles Vancouver forward Evander Kane as Mark Scheifele joins the play and Elias Pettersson watches at Rogers Arena on November 11, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSABBSep 14, 2026

Mynio arrives at fourth Canucks camp with a calmer game

Abbotsford's reigning rookie of the year spent the summer skating with NHL defencemen in Kelowna and says the work showed up in his confidence.

Kole Lind skates for the Dallas Stars against Minnesota at American Airlines Center on September 23, 2025. File photo.
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NEWSSYRSep 14, 2026

Lightning sign Kole Lind to a professional tryout

The AHL veteran forward joins Tampa Bay on a PTO after 70 games with the Texas Stars last season.

Malte Gustafsson stands with Gary Bettman and Matthew Schaefer after the Islanders select him in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. File photo; Cole Eiserman is not pictured.
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PROSPECTSNYISep 14, 2026

Eiserman Feels the Buzz Around Islanders as Camp Nears

The 2024 first-rounder says the Islanders' incoming wave of young players is arriving together, and he wants his shot to earn him a spot.

Philadelphia Flyers winger Porter Martone defends Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis during a playoff game on May 9, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSFLAMINWSHSep 14, 2026

Rookie Games Are Back, With All But Three NHL Teams In

Prospect tournaments open the hockey calendar, and only Florida, Minnesota and Washington are sitting this one out.

Brock Boeser skates for Vancouver against Los Angeles on April 14, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSVANSep 11, 2026

Boeser Says Pettersson Is In A Better Headspace Entering Canucks Camp

Brock Boeser, speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour, says Elias Pettersson looks re-energized at informal skates with training camp a week away.

Frederik Andersen makes a save for Carolina against Vegas during the Stanley Cup Final on June 6, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSEDMSep 3, 2026

Andersen, Savoie Among Four Oilers Out for Training Camp

Edmonton announced Wednesday that goaltender Frederik Andersen and forward Matt Savoie both sustained injuries during off-season training and will not be at camp next month.

Jonathan Huberdeau screens San Jose goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic for Calgary on January 31, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSCGYSep 3, 2026

Huberdeau Hits Setback, Season-Opener Status In Doubt For Flames Winger

Flames GM Craig Conroy says Jonathan Huberdeau suffered a skating setback in his hip surgery recovery, clouding his readiness for the season opener.