The Hockey Beast ranked the NHL’s ten best centers for the upcoming 2026-27 season, noting the position’s unusual depth. The list places Sidney Crosby tenth, Mark Scheifele ninth, Aleksander Barkov eighth, Auston Matthew…
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This week in Rookies · updated Sun Sep 20 2026
This week, NHL rookie camps and tournaments are underway, with several teams finalizing rosters and schedules. The Canadiens opened their camp with 30 players, preparing for the Prospect Challenge against Winnipeg and Ottawa. The Devils unveiled a 25-player camp roster featuring Anton Silaev and Jeremy Brodeur, though top pick Alexander Command will remain in Sweden, highlighting a trend of European-based prospects being absent. Meanwhile, Vegas is sending its prospects to San Jose for a showcase, with Trevor Connelly as a key name. A broader preview noted that the Panthers, Wild, and Capitals are skipping rookie games, and players in European leagues or NCAA programs are generally excluded from these events.
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Preseason Roundup: Stenberg's Hat Trick, Fantilli Signing, and Injury Updates
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Predators' Preseason Loss Highlights Pinchuk's Debut and Marchessault's Rebound
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Utah's Preseason OT Defeat Highlights O'Brien's Surge and Roster Crunch
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McKenna's preseason dazzles Leafs fans with highlight-reel moves
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Canadiens Sweep Leafs in Split-Squad; Ullmark and Dorofeyev Ready for New Seasons
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Calgary's Gridin Expected to Take Big Step Forward in Year Two
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Daily Faceoff Highlights One Prospect to Watch on Each Rookie Tournament Roster
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Canadiens Open Rookie Camp with 30 Players, Prospect Challenge Ahead
Montréal's rookie camp began September 11 at the CN Sports Complex with 30 players, including three goaltenders. The prospects will compete in the 2026 NHL Prospect Challenge, opening against Winnipeg Jets hopefuls on Sa…
Devils Rookie Camp Features Silaev, Brodeur; Top Pick Command Stays in Sweden
The Devils' 2026 rookie camp roster includes 25 players, with notable invitees Anton Silaev (10th overall in 2024) and goaltender Jeremy Brodeur. However, 2026 12th-overall pick Alexander Command will not attend, as he h…
Devils Unveil 25-Player Rookie Camp Roster
The New Jersey Devils announced their 2026 rookie camp roster on September 11, featuring 14 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders. The camp runs from September 11-16 at RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House in Newark. The …
Vegas Prospects Head to San Jose for Rookie Showcase
The Golden Knights' rookie squad will compete in the 2026 Rookie Showcase in San Jose on September 12-13. Forward Trevor Connelly, a 2024 first-round pick, led the Henderson Silver Knights with 49 points in 46 games last…