Red Wings head back to Traverse City for pre-season action this September

The Detroit Red Wings are once again heading north for training camp, returning to Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City from September 18–20 to kick off preparations for the 2025-26 NHL season.

The Red Wings have made Traverse City their annual training camp destination since 1997, establishing a long-standing tradition that connects the team with Northern Michigan hockey fans.

The team will take the ice for the first time on Thursday, Sept. 18, with daily practices and scrimmages continuing through Saturday, Sept. 20. Players, prospects, and tryouts will be split into multiple squads during camp, offering fans a chance to catch early glimpses of the upcoming season’s roster.

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Following the three-day camp, the Red Wings will travel to Grand Rapids for the annual Red & White Game on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Van Andel Arena, home of their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. The team will then return to Detroit to open their preseason schedule at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 23, facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks.

A full training camp schedule and roster will be released at a later date with tickets going on sale August 13th. The general ticket pricing works out to be $20 for admission on Thursday or Friday with the ticket price increasing to $30 on Saturday. Limited edition 2025 Training Camp merchandise will be available at the arena’s upper-level store. 

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The Calgary Flames are sticking to their plan, and that plan is clear: build through youth, invest in culture, and create the foundation for long-term, sustainable success.

While some may label it a rebuild, there’s a growing sense that what’s happening in Calgary is more of a revival — a carefully constructed shift toward a new era. Led by GM Craig Conroy, the organization is doubling down on development and practicing patience, without sacrificing competitiveness in the short term.

That mindset extends to Connor Zary, the 23-year-old forward who has made a strong impression in his first two NHL seasons. Despite being an unsigned restricted free agent, the Flames remain confident that a deal will be reached.

“We know it’s going to get done,” Conroy told Sportsnet 960 recently. “Sometimes it just takes a little bit longer. We’ve still got a lot of time in the summer.”

Zary recorded 13 goals and 27 points in 54 games last season, showing poise, pace, and creativity. His emergence as an everyday NHL contributor is an encouraging sign, and a clear indication that the Flames are moving in the right direction.

Beyond Zary, the Flames’ prospect pool is deeper and more exciting than it’s been in years.

Zayne Parekh, Calgary’s first-round pick in 2024, looks like the kind of game-breaking defenceman every team covets. After scoring 107 points in 61 games last season with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit, Parekh’s offensive skillset is definitely generating national attention. While he may still need time to develop at the pro level, it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a staple on the Flames’ blue line.

Then there’s Sam Honzek, who has quietly been putting in the work this offseason. After dealing with injuries last year, the 6-foot-4 Slovak forward - drafted 16th overall in 2023 - has reportedly added size and strength to his frame over the summer. With a powerful skating stride and strong two-way instincts, Honzek could become an impactful contributor once he puts all the pieces together.

Cole Reschny, selected 18th overall in 2025, is another forward trending upward. Reschny brings speed, compete, and versatility — and he’s already beginning to push his way into the NHL conversation. Hunter Brzustewicz, acquired in the Elias Lindholm trade, is another defenceman worth watching. Known for his elite hockey sense and crisp puck movement, Brzustewicz could surprise many by making a strong case for NHL minutes this season.

At the collegiate level, Aidar Suniev continues to impress. The 20-year-old winger had 38 points — including 20 goals — in just 35 games at UMass last season, and has shown an impressive ability to generate offense in tight areas. He’s developing quickly and could soon be knocking on the door for NHL opportunities.

Henry Mews, drafted 74th overall in 2024, is set to join the University of Michigan this fall. He’s already building his resume, having represented Team Canada at the recent World Junior Summer Showcase. With high-end offensive upside and a strong international pedigree, Mews adds yet another layer of potential to the Flames’ defensive depth.

However, while all eyes are on the future, one young player is already being counted on in the present.

Goaltender Dustin Wolf enters this season as the expected starter — and the most important player in Calgary’s youth movement. At just 24 years old, Wolf is still young by goalie standards, but he’s already proving more than capable at the NHL level. Last season, he posted a 29–16–8 record, a .910 save percentage, and a 2.64 goals-against average in 53 games. Calm, composed, and technically sound, Wolf is showing signs of becoming the franchise goaltender the organization has long been hoping for.

Wolf’s emergence gives Calgary a solid foundation to build upon, and when paired with a high-end prospect pool and a front office committed to smart, patient development, the outlook becomes a lot more promising.

The Flames aren’t rushing. They’re building something. Slowly, steadily — and most importantly — the right way.

Call it a rebuild if you want, but there’s real optimism forming around this team. Calgary isn’t just resetting — they’re redefining their future.

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With the New York Islanders having a boatload of centermen, it may seem that Calum Ritchie’s chances of making the big club this fall are slim.

But that doesn’t mean it’s a no.

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Jeff Marek of 'The Sheet' asked Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche about Ritchie, who the club acquired at the 2025 NHL trade deadline as part of the return with the Colorado Avalanche for Brock Nelson.

“If Calum comes to training camp and he outplays everyone, I’ll make room for him on the roster,” Darche said.

That’s exactly what a general manager should say about a young player who got a taste of what the NHL life was like, playing seven games for the Avalanche last season before being loaned back to the OHL’s Oshawa Generals for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

However, with Mathew Barzal going back to center and Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Casey Cizikas rounding out the center depth, there’s not really any room down the middle for the 20-year-old former 27th overall pick in 2023.

But it’s not out of the realm of possibilities that Cizikas or Pageau, really, could be moved to the wing.

Both, for certain stretches — Cizikas more than Pageau — played on the wing, so that’s an option if the Islanders want Ritchie to develop as a center.

On the flip side, there’s certainly an opening on the wings for Ritchie if he shows a comfortability there.

The only thing we know about the wingers, at this point in time, is that Jonathan Drouin will be playing with Bo Horvat. That’s it.

The other configurations, which include who will round out the “top line,” are unknown at this time with countless possibilities.

There’s no question that Ritchie could beat out Kyle MacLean, Pierre Engvall and Marc Gatcomb for an extra job, but there’s no point in him making the team and not being an everyday player.

If that’s how this all plays out, getting 30 games under Rocky Thompson in Bridgeport is certainly better for his development.

But when it comes to playing every day, could Ritchie finish training camp ahead of Maxim Shabanov or Maxim Tsyplakov, or even Anthony Duclair on the wing depth charts?

Could Ritchie, given his strong skating and playmaking, be someone who can play on Pageau’s wing?

It’s unlikely that Ritchie would get a chance to play on Barzal’s wing, given that both are playmaking forwards — and the whole point of Barzal going back to center is likely because Ritchie isn’t ready to be a No. 2.

But, hey, if Ritchie proves he can be a No. 2 as soon as this fall, that changes everything for how the Islanders can configure their lineup. Barzal could round out the Horvat-Drouin line, and head coach Patrick Roy can go from there.

It wouldn’t be the first time a prospect has shocked an organization in terms of their development progress. It would be the first time in a while that it’s happened on Long Island.

To sum things up, Ritchie making the Islanders shouldn’t shock anyone.

The one thing we know is that Darche values the AHL in terms of development, which is why he had a heavy focus this summer on revamping Bridgeport.

At the end of the day, Darche wants to win. Roy wants to win. And if Ritchie gives the Islanders the best chance at doing that on a consistent basis, he’ll be on this team for the 2025-26 season — whether that’s at center or wing.

The NHL Network is putting together some lists of the top players in the NHL among different positions before the 2025-26 season starts. They just dropped the top-20 wingers in the NHL list. 

No surprise that Nikita Kucherov was number one for the second year in a row. Among the list, four of them were not ranked last year. Matt Boldy is one of those four. 

Matt Boldy makes his Top 20 Wings Right Now list debut! @mnwild | #NHLTopPlayerspic.twitter.com/u0JDRjOlso

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 6, 2025

Boldy, 24, recorded 27 goals during the 2024-25 season and played in all 82 games. He recorded career-highs in assists with 46, points with 73 and game-winning goals with ten. 

In all six playoff games for the Wild, Boldy recorded five goals and seven points. He had one game-winning goal in the series as well. 

His impressive playoff performance and a great regular season has put him among some of the best wingers in the NHL.

We will see what Boldy has in store for the 2025-26 season and if he can jump a little higher on the list next season.

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