"The exodus of players took only a few weeks this summer. J.P. Dumont was bought out. The Nashville Predators announced Steve Sullivan and Shane O'Brien would not be re-signed. Cody Franson was traded. Then Joel Ward and Marcel Goc signed elsewhere.

Throughout the process, General Manager David Poile remained bullish that he could replace the departed veterans with rookies within the organization. And as rookie camp ends today, Poile has a better idea of which players he can slot in where.

"We've created some opportunities for these younger players to win a position," Poile said. "It should be a very fun and competitive training camp.""