What happened: The Pittsburgh Penguins' prospect group took the ice in Detroit for the tournament opener, streamed live as Pittsburgh faced Detroit. Pittsburgh had named a 27-player roster ahead of the event.

Why it matters: The tournament gives Pittsburgh's development staff an early look at drafted and signed prospects before the 2026-27 season opens Sept. 29. Performances here typically factor into training-camp invites and depth-chart decisions on the blue line and up front.

What to watch: Pittsburgh continues tournament play in Detroit, with performances feeding into training-camp roster decisions.