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NHL training camps are approaching. Here are top issues to be decided.

NHL training camps are approaching. Here are top issues to be decided.

NHL teams need to finish getting their rosters in order with training camps opening soon. Here are the top outstanding issues:
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Blue Jackets C Adam Fantilli holding out from camp

Blue Jackets C Adam Fantilli holding out from camp

By Field Level Media Sep 16 (Field Level Media) - Restricted free-agent center Adam Fantilli did not show up for the opening day of Columbus Blue Jackets training camp on Wednesday as he remains locked in a contract dispute with the club.
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Columbus Blue Jackets open camp for pivotal year after 'crazy' summer

Columbus Blue Jackets open camp for pivotal year after 'crazy' summer

A summer of trade speculation, contract haggling and unpopular business decisions have the Blue Jackets facing a pivotal season to regain relevancy.
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NHL offseason grades as training camps get underway

NHL offseason grades as training camps get underway

NHL training camps are getting underway. Here are grades on how all 32 teams fared during the offseason.
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Ducks sign F Cutter Gauthier to 6-year contract

Ducks sign F Cutter Gauthier to 6-year contract

By Field Level Media Sep 16 (Field Level Media) - Five days before their preseason opener, the Anaheim Ducks signed their leading goal-scorer and point-scorer from last season, forward Cutter Gauthier, to a six-year deal on Tuesday.
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NHL teams begin a sprint to the regular season with shorter training camps

NHL teams begin a sprint to the regular season with shorter training camps

Training camps open this week around the NHL right about the same time a year they usually do
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Cutter Gauthier signs six-year, $81 million contract with Anaheim Ducks

Cutter Gauthier signs six-year, $81 million contract with Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks signed left wing Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million extension, keeping him through the 2031-32 NHL season.
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Ducks sign Cutter Gauthier to a 6-year, $81 million contract on the eve of training camp

Ducks sign Cutter Gauthier to a 6-year, $81 million contract on the eve of training camp

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million contract on the eve of players reporting to training camp
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Sabres forward Jason Zucker expected to miss start of season after having sports hernia surgery

Sabres forward Jason Zucker expected to miss start of season after having sports hernia surgery

Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker is expected to miss the start of the season after having surgery to repair a sports hernia
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Blackhawks appoint Connor Bedard, 21, team captain

Blackhawks appoint Connor Bedard, 21, team captain

By Field Level Media Sep 15 (Field Level Media) - The Chicago Blackhawks named 21-year-old center Connor Bedard their captain for the 2026-27 season. He becomes the second-youngest captain in team history. Only Jonathan Toews was younger when he was named captain at age 20.
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Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena was built for about $175 million in private funds 25 years ago. Today, it is seeking $400 million in combined funds for improvements.
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Germany's hockey league is upset at the NHL's plan to play games there

Germany's hockey league is upset at the NHL's plan to play games there

The NHL is hosting its first regular season games in Germany in 15 years, but the German league isn’t happy