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.