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NHL Training Camps 2025: Rosters and Schedules Announced
9/17/2025, 4:07:30 AM
Overview of Training Camps
As the 2025 NHL season approaches, teams are finalizing their training camp rosters and schedules. The Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, and Boston Bruins are among the teams that have announced their preparations for the upcoming season.
Tampa Bay Lightning Training Camp
The Tampa Bay Lightning will commence their training camp on September 17, 2025, with medicals and media day at Benchmark International Arena. On-ice practices will begin the following day at TGH Ice Plex, featuring a roster of 63 players, including 36 forwards, 21 defensemen, and six goaltenders. Practices are free and open to the public. The camp schedule includes multiple practice sessions and scrimmages leading up to their preseason games against the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators.
New York Rangers Training Camp
The New York Rangers will also kick off their training camp on September 17, 2025, with a roster of 61 players. Newly appointed captain J.T. Miller leads a group that includes notable players such as Adam Fox and Artemi Panarin. The Rangers will hold their first on-ice sessions on September 18, followed by a six-game preseason schedule starting with a match against the New Jersey Devils.
Montreal Canadiens Training Camp
The Montreal Canadiens have announced a roster of 60 players for their training camp, which begins with physical testing on September 17, 2025. The camp will include prospects and players signed to contracts with the Laval Rocket. The first on-ice sessions are scheduled for September 18.
Florida Panthers Training Camp
The Florida Panthers will open their training camp on September 18, 2025, at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. Their roster consists of 72 players, including 42 forwards, 23 defensemen, and seven goaltenders. The Panthers will host a Training Camp Fan Fest on September 28, allowing fans to engage with the team and participate in activities.
Boston Bruins Training Camp
The Boston Bruins will begin their training camp on September 17, 2025, at Warrior Ice Arena. Their roster includes a mix of established players and newcomers. The Bruins will hold various practice sessions leading up to their preseason games, including a matchup against the New York Rangers.
Key Dates and Schedules
- Tampa Bay Lightning: Training camp opens September 17; on-ice practices start September 18.
- New York Rangers: Training camp opens September 17; first on-ice sessions on September 18.
- Montreal Canadiens: Training camp opens September 17; first on-ice sessions on September 18.
- Florida Panthers: Training camp opens September 18; Fan Fest on September 28.
- Boston Bruins: Training camp opens September 17; preseason games begin shortly after.
Conclusion
With training camps set to begin, NHL teams are preparing for the 2025-26 season. Fans can look forward to engaging with their teams during open practices and special events, as well as following the development of players vying for spots on the opening night rosters.
