# NHL rookie camp developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhl-rookie-camp-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-12T20:14:37.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The NHL rookie camp season has seen various developments regarding player prospects and team performances.

In mid-August, the Montreal Canadiens invited QMJHL scorer Alexey Vlasov to their rookie training camp. Despite being an undrafted player due to his 5'9” height, Vlasov recorded 44 goals and 80 points in his rookie year with the Victoriaville Tigres. Observers noted the Canadiens' history of developing smaller players.

By mid-September, rookie camp action included notable physical matchups, such as a fight between 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov and prospect Liam Lefebvre. During the same period, the Montreal Canadiens rookies defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-4, led by a hat trick from Josh Nadeau and three assists from Luke Mittelstadt.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: NHL rookie camps feature standout performances and physical matchups

NHL rookie camps saw standout performances, including a hat trick by Josh Nadeau for the Montreal Canadiens and a notable physical matchup involving 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhl-rookie-camps-feature-standout-performances-and-physical-matchups

### 2026-08-18: Montreal Canadiens invite QMJHL scorer Alexey Vlasov to rookie camp

The Montreal Canadiens have invited undrafted QMJHL standout Alexey Vlasov to their rookie camp following a 44-goal season with the Victoriaville Tigres.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montreal-canadiens-invite-qmjhl-scorer-alexey-vlasov-to-rookie-camp

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