The start of NHL training camps has left teams grappling with a critical uncertainty: how their rosters will shape up after a summer of trades, free agency moves, and lingering injuries. With key players still recovering or new faces stepping in, the balance of talent and chemistry remains unclear as coaches assess depth and potential weaknesses. Questions about goaltending stability, forward-line production, and defensive reliability will determine whether squads can compete early in the season. The answers could reshape expectations for teams still searching for their identity.

Every NHL team’s biggest burning question heading into training camp  The New York Times