Deen’s Daily: Training Camp Schedule; Blackhawks Coach Expectations

The Avalanche’s rookies are 26 days away from reporting. Also, the Blackhawks have a new head coach this season, with refreshed expectations.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — August 15.

Colorado Hockey Now

August is such a funny month. It’s the slowest hockey calendar of the year, it’s like a hundred degrees outside, and the hockey season feels like it’s nowhere in sight.

But it’s also not really that far away. In less than four weeks, the Avs’ rookies will report for practice before the Rookie Tournament begins on Sept. 12. And from there, it’s full steam ahead to media day, training camp, and preseason.

READ MORE: Avalanche Release Full Media Day and Training Camp Schedule

Around The NHL

Chicago Hockey Now: It’s Jeff Blashill’s time in Chicago. How the Blackhawks might look under his guidance, in the third season of Connor Bedard’s career.

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs want to build off of their playoff appearance last spring. Here are five players on their roster with something to prove.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings have to make a decision on one of their prospects today.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: We’re heading for a full season of trade talk surrounding the rebuilding Penguins. It was already a thing, but even more so after Kyle Dubas’ comments on the Cam & Strick Podcast.

Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers are two-time Stanley Cup champions. But this offseason has gone very differently from the one in 2024.

San Jose Hockey Now: John Klingberg signed a one-year deal with the Sharks after joining Edmonton in the middle of the 2024-25 season. Here’s what the Sharks hope to get from the reclamation project.