John Tavares was not shy. He says the Maple Leafs looked well off the pace. He calls for a full roster shakeup. Daily Faceoff carried his comments. Montreal have landed Chris Kreider to a one-year deal. Toronto are offering defenceman Nick Blankenburg a tryout. Mike Babcock has agreed to a three-year contract with the Oilers, per reports.

NHL rookie camps are running. The 2026 Rookie Faceoff has begun. 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.