What happened: Rookie camp opened Sept. 11 ahead of the full-squad sessions. The sessions open the 2025-26 preseason slate for Montreal.

Why it matters: September agreements set the core with Zack Bolduc's four-year deal at $4.2M annually and Alex Newhook's extension at $5.55M AAV. A multi-year extension for coach Martin St. Louis adds continuity to evaluations.

What to watch: Preseason games follow before opening-night roster decisions.