What happened: Mark Stone and Jack Eichel said after the opening training-camp session that they liked the way the roster is built and the group's mindset entering camp. Their remarks came five days after Stone's two-year extension was announced.

Why it matters: The comments set an early tone from the club's top leadership as camp shifts from offseason talk to roster work. Stone's two-year extension kept the captain in place ahead of the Sept. 29 opener.

What to watch: Watch how that confidence carries into early lineup decisions and preseason usage as camp moves forward.