It’s about that time again as National Hockey League training camps begin this week, with puck drop for the regular season less than a month away. Here is a look at one storyline for every Canadian team from reporters in each of those markets.
It’s about that time again as National Hockey League training camps begin this week, with puck drop for the regular season less than a month away.Toronto Maple LeafsOne of the biggest tasks awaiting new Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving over the summer was getting Auston Matthews and William Nylander signed to new deals. Matthews and the Leafs reached a four-year extension last month, but things haven’t gone quite as fast with Nylander.
The Oilers are coming off back-to-back 100-point seasons for the first time since their dynasty era in the 1980s. But Edmonton hasn’t made it over the hump, losing in the Western Conference Final in 2022 and bowing out in the second round last season. The Canucks ranked in the bottom third in goals allowed per game last season and TSN’s Farhan Lalji believes how they deploy their defensive units could be one of the biggest things to watch this coming season.
Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield combined for over 100 points last season and appear to be solid building blocks for the Canadiens as they move forward on the path back to contention. But as Salim Valji notes, the team’s success may depend on the future of forward Elias Lindholm, who is heading into the final year of his deal. While he’s said he’s open to remaining in Calgary, he also said he isn’t afraid to test the free-agent waters if things don’t progress how he wants. And considering how recent off-seasons have gone with star players, that might not be what fans in Calgary want to hear.
“Pinto will almost certainly play in the middle of the third line and provide much needed depth, especially with questions surrounding the health of centre Josh Norris, who had shoulder surgery in the middle of last year’s season. Pinto had 20 goals last year, good for sixth among Senators, but the problem with re-signing him is the Senators currently have less than $900,000 worth of cap space. So, if they want to re-sign him, they need to free up some space first,” Hanna said.
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