Shorter training camps in the NHL have done little to alter the chaotic start to the hockey season, as teams continue to face inconsistent play and rough adjustments. Early-season games remain marked by sloppy execution and tactical missteps, with players still finding their rhythm. The condensed preparation period hasn’t smoothed out the usual growing pains that come with the league’s restart. Fans and analysts alike are left wondering whether the traditional camp structure was ever the real solution to these persistent issues.

Shorter NHL training camps don't change much about early-season hockey, it's still sloppy  PinalCentral.com