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NHL Preseason Roundup: Rising Stars, Veteran Retirements, and Roster Shakeups

NHL Preseason Roundup: Rising Stars, Veteran Retirements, and Roster Shakeups

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 The NHL preseason wrapped up with notable performances and roster moves as teams prepare for the regular season starting October 7. Ethan Cardwell of the San Jose Sharks recorded a hat trick in a preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights, who saw Alexander Holtz score for their side. The Sharks showed offensive promise, but the Golden Knights, coached by Bruce Cassidy who recently marked his 10th consecutive playoff appearance as a head coach, remained competitive throughout the exhibition game. In another preseason highlight, the Minnesota Wild secured a tight 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, with goals by Ryan Hartman, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Vladimir Tarasenko. Filip Gustavsson also provided a strong goaltending effort, stopping 26 shots.

Player movement has been active with several retirements signaling the end of significant NHL careers. Marc-Andre Fleury, after an initial announcement of retirement following last season, briefly returned for a tryout game with the Pittsburgh Penguins before confirming his final departure from the league. Other notable retirements include Max Pacioretty of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Erik Johnson of the Colorado Avalanche, and Derek Ryan from the Edmonton Oilers. These retirements will create openings for younger players making their way onto NHL rosters.

Teams have also adjusted their rosters with waiver placements and minor league assignments. The Boston Bruins, for example, placed multiple players such as Patrick Brown and Victor Soderstrom on waivers with the intention of assigning them to their Providence affiliate. The Washington Capitals recently placed forwards and defensemen including Sheldon Rempal on waivers and assigned others to their Hershey AHL team as part of their roster optimization.

Trade activity continues to bubble under the surface, with all transactions recorded for the 2025-26 season indicating teams positioning themselves before the trade deadline on March 6, 2026. Notable trades from the summer involved the Philadelphia Flyers acquiring Tucker Robertson and Seattle Kraken gaining Jon-Randall Avon, with other asset movements including draft picks and players between teams such as Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks.

Several players secured new contracts in early October, such as Jackson LaCombe signing a substantial deal with the Anaheim Ducks and Niko Mikkola with the Florida Panthers. These signings reflect teams’ efforts to solidify defense and create salary cap space before the hockey season fully gets underway.

The regular season will feature an opening night that pairs the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions against prominent challengers. Opening night’s coverage will include the Boston Bruins versus Washington Capitals and the Los Angeles Kings facing the Vegas Golden Knights on TNT, with ESPN broadcasting additional matchups.

In summary, the NHL is entering its new season amid a blend of veteran farewells, promising young talent gaining ground through preseason performances, and ongoing team adjustments through trades and roster moves. This dynamic environment sets the stage for what should be an exciting campaign ahead with fresh storylines and competitive balance in the league.

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