What happened: Zeev Buium and Coach Manny Malhotra spoke with reporters before Sunday's regular-season game against the Minnesota Wild, emphasizing work ethic and focusing on controllable details.

Why it matters: The message aligns with the details-first approach Malhotra established to open training camp as Vancouver works through its October slate.

What to watch: Puck drop against Minnesota is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Rogers Arena, airing on Sportsnet and KiSS radio.