Training camp is here today, starting with the medicals so there won't be much interesting news, but we will get the official list of participants. It's also that time of year for PTOs, because everyone likes to try out someone new from time to time, and the Leafs are no different, adding another goalie on a try-out contract.

After today, things will ramp up quickly. We're now only four days away from the first pre-season game.

Other News

Some sad news from an ex-Leaf.

The Stars were busy yesterday paying out lots of cash.

Dallas Stars sign Esa Lindell to a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension | Dallas Stars
The Finnish blueliner ranked third among Stars defensemen with 21 assists and 26 points during the 2023-24 campaign, led the club in blocked shots at 162, and ranked third in time on ice per game
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Dallas Stars sign Thomas Harley to a two-year, $8 million contract | Dallas Stars
The 23-year-old blueliner led Stars defensemen in goals and ranked second in assists and points in 79 games played during the 2023-24 regular season
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You'll never guess what team Skyler Brind'Amour has signed up with.

The CHL and USNTDP will be having rivalry games in November in London and Oshawa.

Inaugural prospects challenge between CHL, USNTDP set for November | NHL.com
2-game series to feature top 1st-year eligible players for 2025 NHL Draft
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Information on the games is here, tickets will go on sale October 1.

CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada | Canadian Hockey League
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And a nice story from The Maritimes. Perhaps a future PWHL star in the making here?
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Enjoy your Wednesday!

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