A pair of standout rookies are emerging as key figures in their team’s preseason push, delivering strong performances despite a setback in Thursday’s game. The focus rests on a dynamic forward and a rising defenseman, both of whom are making an early impact with their speed and skill. While the team fell short in their latest outing, their young stars provided flashes of the offensive firepower expected from them. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if this momentum carries into the regular season.

Harkins, young Bolts lead comeback effort in Thursday preseason loss  NHL.com