Canadiens Center Puzzle & Rookie Watch | Sports News

Montreal’s Canadiens are rolling with the same center group into training camp, hoping experience will bridge the gap — not ideal, but reality. Rookie camp kicks off with underrated prospects like Owen Protz, Parker Trottier, and Tyler Thorpe ready to surprise. Cole Caufield thrives under pressure, channeling Billie Jean King, while Arber Xhekaj dazzles in practice. With big free agents gone, the Habs eye short-term deals from UFA veterans. Elsewhere, the Devils evolve without Jack Hughes, the Avalanche unleash their most talented rookie class yet, and the Hurricanes unveil their Prospect Showcase roster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/417171ad41bb8bbb