UND's Ralph Engelstad Arena hosted a revived pro camp, mixing nostalgia with development. Brock Boeser, Derek Forbort, Jacob Bernard-Docker, and Matt Kiersted trained alongside two-time Cup winner Matt Greene, while Nick Schmaltz and Drake Caggiula skated for the first time with former UND stars since the CBS Line days. Europe-bound players kept the reunion partial, with >20 alumni back and campus upgrades on display. The event underscores UND's enduring NHL pipeline and the program's renewed pull.

Mitch Marner spoke frankly about playoff heartbreak and the personal toll it took, including security at home after the Maple Leafs’ elimination and a harsh online backlash. He described leaving the Leafs—after nine seasons and a $96-million extension—and landing with Vegas in a high-stakes reset. The piece frames a bittersweet exit, with Marner reflecting on his bond with teammates and the reality of fan passion shaping a star’s next chapter, including fantasy implications of a fresh top-line role in Vegas.

Florida navigates the 2025-26 season as the odds-on favorite to seal a third straight Cup, anchored by continuity in Ekblad, Bennett, and Marchand. The front office doubled down on defense and depth, wary of playoff wear after years of deep runs. Five challengers—Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Oilers, Hurricanes, and Rangers—have revamped rosters and remain dangerous, while fatigue and health will shape Florida’s regular-season legs and postseason stamina.

Depth retention and patient acquisitions characterize Florida’s approach, aiming to keep the core intact while adding veteran postseason savvy. The league’s parity means the Cup path will demand top-level health from Ekblad and Barkov and continued secondary contributions. The Panthers enter as the team to beat, but the chase for a three-peat is a chess game with a short, unforgiving spring window.

Fantasy readers should watch internal roles emerge: Lundell and Luostarinen are poised for bigger roles; depth pieces could become playoff wildcards; and goaltending opportunities might hinge on health and schedule pressure. The season will test whether continuity can outlast the grind of four straight deep playoff runs and whether Florida can sustain elite possession and balanced scoring across seven-game series.

Anaheim Ducks aim to flip defensive depth into scoring by shopping young blue-liners for a top-six addition, keeping Trouba and Gudas on the shelf if the playoff push stalls. The rumor mill ties Ducks to marquee names like Mitch Marner, Jason Robertson and Martin Necas, while the Kings chase forward prices around Adrian Kempe’s extension. Hutson and Reinhart surface in broader market chatter, with Rossi’s deal shaping McTavish talks.