John Tavares was not shy. He says the Maple Leafs were not very good. He wants a full roster shakeup. Daily Faceoff carried his comments. Montreal have landed Chris Kreider to a one-year deal. Toronto are giving defenceman Nick Blankenburg a tryout. Mike Babcock has accepted a three-year contract with the Oilers, according to reports.

NHL rookie camps have opened. The 2026 Rookie Faceoff is now underway. Golden Knights and Canucks fans have an eye on their prospects there. The event offers younger players a chance to show their skills before the regular season.