The NHL rang the bell on the 2021-22 season as a majority of teams held media day. GM’s, coaches, and players from around the league spoke to reporters as experts mulled over training camp rosters.
Here’s some of the key news tidbits to catch up on.
NHL Roundup: Eichel could be stripped of “C”
Reports are surfacing that Jack Eichel is expected to fail his physical and be sent home. What remains to be determined is what medical path the two sides will land on. There is still a possibility of a trade prior to that decision, but it seems unlikely given that no team will pay a high price without knowing if the procedure will be successful.