As NHL training camps open across the league, teams face early challenges with key star players missing and trade demands going unmet. Several high-profile players have yet to report, raising questions about their availability and team chemistry. Meanwhile, teams struggling to secure reinforcements through the trade market are left scrambling to address roster gaps. The uncertainty surrounding star absences and unresolved deals could set the tone for an unpredictable start to the season.

Trade requests fail, star players absent as camps open around league | NHL Insider  Denver Gazette