Five acquitted Team Canada players become eligible to sign NHL deals on Oct 15, 2025 and can play Dec 1, 2025, reshaping the goalie market. Carter Hart is the marquee target, drawing interest from Carolina, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with most teams seeking a short two-to-three-year fix. Edmonton is out; Columbus and Ottawa are in the mix. Contenders will chase depth and meaningful playoff minutes, setting the stage for a fluid, high-stakes winter market.

NHL training camps open with a fresh energy as a new CBA brings concrete changes: shorter camps, an 84-game schedule, and a more relaxed gameday dress code. Players at the Vegas media tour weighed in on what they like, debated playoff formats, and shared their favorite cheat meals, hype songs and quirky equipment habits. The consensus is optimism for healthier seasons and smarter workload management, with fantasy-minded fans watching for breakout targets and late-season surges.

Spencer Knight signs a three-year, $17.5 million extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, locking in the 24-year-old as the team’s goalie of the future after a March trade that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Knight projects as the core of Chicago’s rebuild, with Arvid Söderblom in the wings and Petr Mrazek departed. Knight went 5-8-2 in 15 appearances for Chicago post-trade, carrying a career 49-33-9 record with five shutouts as the Blackhawks chart a path back toward respectability.

Spencer Knight signed a three-year, $17.5 million extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, locking in a potential long-term starter as Chicago rebuilds. The 24-year-old arrived in March in a swap that sent Seth Jones to Florida for Knight and a first-round pick, signaling Knight as the crease anchor while Arvid Söderblom adds depth and Petr Mrazek departs. Knight’s size, athleticism and calm presence give Chicago a clear path to a stabilized goalie core over the next several seasons.

Corey Perry will miss the start of the season for the Los Angeles Kings after knee surgery, sidelining him for 6-8 weeks and likely leaving him out through the opening month. Perry signed a one-year deal on July 1 after a 30-point season with the Edmonton Oilers and a playoff resume that includes five Cup Final appearances. The Kings open the season on Oct. 7 against the Colorado Avalanche, placing immediate pressure on LAK’s forward depth and shaping early fantasy projections as Perry works back to form.