NHL players discuss team outlooks as training camps begin

NHL training camps have commenced, with players from the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers expressing varying levels of outlook for the upcoming season.

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson noted that the team feels more confident following a successful previous campaign. Despite the loss of winger Alex Tuch and defenseman Bowen Byram, captain Rasmus Dahlin emphasized improvements in team chemistry, work ethic, and defensive play.

Meanwhile, New York Rangers captain J. T. Miller is looking to rebound after a difficult 2025-26 season marked by injuries and a team finish at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Miller expressed a desire to move past previous distractions and personal performance struggles as the team enters a retooling phase.