The NHL's 2024 preseason schedule concluded on Oct. 5. While the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils already started their seasons with the NHL Global Series in Czechia on Oct. 4, the other 30 clubs will be making their final roster tweaks before the season officially begins on Oct. 8.
Preseason play allows the general managers of the 32 NHL clubs to evaluate their rosters. It also gives their fans an early glimpse of what their favorite teams could look like to start the season, showcasing newcomers added during the offseason and promising youngsters who could become future stars.