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NHL·PREVIEW·September 18, 2026 06:03 PM ET

Olofsson says opener is about 10 days away, urges sharper camp start

He spoke after Day Two's second camp session.

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“It’s only a week and a half away until the season starts. We’ve got to be dialed in right away and just work as hard as

What happened: Victor Olofsson said the season is only about a week and a half away and that the group has to be ready from the jump. He said the priority now is to work as hard as possible and keep improving after the second session of Day Two of training camp.

Why it matters: The calendar leaves little time for camp reps to turn into opening-night readiness. That makes the next stretch of practices important for sharpening details before preseason work gives way to games that count.

What to watch: Watch the remaining camp sessions as the opener gets closer. The next developments to track are line combinations and preseason usage as camp decisions narrow.

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