Deen’s Daily: Training Camp Stories; Markstrom, Bedard Extension Talks

Training camp is here and storylines are starting to develop. Also, contract extension talks for pending UFA’s and RFA’s around the league are still ongoing.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — September 19.

Colorado Hockey Now

It’s only been one day of camp and we’re already loaded with content at CHN. Catch up with everything below! Enjoy.

First, the three things that stuck out for me on the opening day of on-ice activities.

READ MORE: 3 Things We Learned From Day 1 of Avalanche Training Camp

Also, it feels like everybody loves Brent Burns and is happy to have him around.

Here’s what the 22-year veteran brings to the Avalanche.

READ MORE: Brent Burns Brings More Than Just Experience, Skill to Avalanche

My colleague Colleen Flynn also has more on what the team describes as a different feeling heading into this year’s camp.

READ MORE: Why Avalanche Are More Excited To Start 2025-26 Season

And last but not least, here are my 10 Observations previewing training camp. This was posted before the players took the ice on Thursday but it’s still very much relevant.

READ MORE: 10 Observations Heading Into Avalanche Training Camp

Around The NHL

New Jersey Hockey Now: It’s hard to believe that Jacob Markstrom is already 35 years old. Heading into the final year of his current contract, the Devils’ starting goalie is talking extension a year before he hits the market.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Kyle Dubas has already said quite a bit during training camp. For starters, it sounds like he put the veterans on notice. Is it time to play the prospects? Here’s a full analysis of his training camp presser.

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs and Patrik Laine… Analyzing the marriage between team and player after a year.

Chicago Hockey Now: Connor Bedard doesn’t seem concerned at all about contract talks between him and the Blackhawks. I, for one, believe he’s going to have a big bounce back this season and will be making at least $10 million per year on his next deal.

Vegas Hockey Now: Tomas Hertl is healthy and ready for another big year with the Golden Knights.

Philly Hockey Now: Thoughts from the opening day of Flyers camp.