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Updated Sep 15, 2026

TOR

Auston Matthews calls Toronto home, says he feels healthy entering camp

The Maple Leafs captain is optimistic about his knee and a rebuilt roster as Toronto begins its first camp under GM John Chayka and coach Jim Hiller.

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NHL training camps open without fitness tests under new CBA

Clubs have four preseason games before an 84-game regular season begins Sept. 29, creating a shorter runway for players and coaches.

Alex Newhook takes a faceoff against Jordan Staal during the 2026 Eastern Conference Final in Montreal. File photo. — David Kirouac-Imagn Images

MTL

Canadiens sign Alex Newhook to four-year, $22.2M extension

The new contract begins in 2027-28 and keeps the 25-year-old forward with Montreal through the 2030-31 season.

Ryan Leonard warms up for the Capitals before a game at Madison Square Garden in April 2026. — Danny Wild-Imagn Images

WSH

Capitals Lock Up Ryan Leonard for Eight Years, $84 Million

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes reacts during a 2026 playoff game against Colorado. — Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

MIN

Wild Sign John Hynes to Multi-Year Extension

Shawn Horcoff skates for Edmonton against the New York Rangers in a 2002 file photo. — Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

DET

Red Wings Name Shawn Horcoff Interim General Manager

Connor Bedard celebrates a Blackhawks win with goaltender Spencer Knight in April 2026. — David Banks-Imagn Images

CHI

Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Their 37th Captain

A sportsbook billboard promoting NHL playoff betting in Las Vegas in May 2018. File photo. — Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NEWSSep 15, 2026

NHL backs lifetime betting bans for threats against athletes

Gavin McKenna carries the puck for Penn State against Michigan State on Jan. 31, 2026. File photo. — Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

PROSPECTSSep 15, 2026

McKenna leads rookies to watch as NHL camps open

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MIN

Quinn Hughes Sets His Own Clock On Wild Extension

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Senators' Jaxon Cover piles up seven points at Prospect Challenge

TOR

Max Domi Out Indefinitely, Will Miss Leafs Camp Opening

PHI

Flyers, Sixers Unveil Arena Design on Old Spectrum Site

TOR

McKenna to Live With Tavares in Toronto, Report Says

DET

Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg pulls out of Red Wings search

BOS

Bruins Lock Up Fraser Minten With Seven Year, $50.4M Deal