Many potential future stars and potential candidates to challenge for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year this season will play in NHL prospect tournaments across North America this weekend.

Each will enable players selected in the NHL draft, signed as free agents, or earning tryouts to make an impression prior to the start of training camps next week.

The Buffalo Sabres will host the Prospects Challenge with players from the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets at LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo from Thursday through Monday.

The Colorado Avalanche will host the Rookie Showcase, which includes the Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights, at South Suburban Sports Complex in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, from Friday through Sunday.

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