Four Utah Mammoth rookies are singled out at rookie camp: Maveric Lamoureux, Artem Duda, Artem Grushnikov, and Dmitry Simashev, each projected to push for bigger roles and future NHL opportunities. The camps lead into a Highlands Ranch showcase and a first look at the Mammoth’s Sandy facility, with Roadrunners veterans such as Yamamoto and Hebig serving as benchmarks for development and potential early-season call-ups.

The NHL regular season resumes with the latest power rankings spotlighting key fantasy hockey surprises. The Winnipeg Jets maintain their top spot, led by Mark Scheifele, who is poised for a career-high in goals. The Washington Capitals' Logan Thompson surprises as a top goaltender despite limited playing time. Dallas Stars' Logan Stankoven has seen a disappointing drop-off since a hot start, while the Toronto Maple Leafs benefit from stellar goaltending. The Vegas Golden Knights face injury challenges with William Karlsson on IR, and the Florida Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe struggles to match last season's goal tally. The Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman also sees a significant dip in production compared to last year.

Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning has emerged as a consistent fantasy asset, while Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings surprises with his ranking among goalies. Minnesota Wild’s Marco Rossi continues to improve, while Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis maintains scoring consistency. On the flip side, the New Jersey Devils’ Stefan Noesen sees declining production, and Colorado Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood benefits from his trade. Detroit Red Wings’ Lucas Raymond is on track for a breakout season, while Calgary Flames' Yegor Sharangovich struggles to find his scoring touch. Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski stands out among defensemen, and Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson solidifies his role on the blue line. The Vancouver Canucks face frustration with Elias Pettersson's lack of scoring, while the New York Rangers' Chris Kreider surprises with limited assists.