Here are other takeaways from Day 1 of training camp. The first forward lines of camp had newcomer Cam Atkinson on the right side of the second line alongside left wing Brandon Hagel and center Anthony Cirelli, so it appears Atkinson will have an opportunity to earn a top-six role over others such as Mitchell Chaffee and Conor Sheary.

TAMPA, Fla. — One day after announcing Victor Hedman as the 11th captain in Tampa Bay Lightning history, the Bolts began training camp at the TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.

It’s no wonder that Arniel brought a sense of excitement and joy to his first “first day of camp” as Winnipeg ’s head coach. It was evident on the ice, palpable in his own interview and powerful enough to leave GM Kevin Cheveldayoff a bit more contemplative than usual.

Thursday marked the beginning of training camp for the Rangers and coach Peter Laviolette did not let any of his players off easy. The team participated in a number of physical and intense drills that got everybody’s competitive juices flowing.