Overview

• Coaches drilled quick puck movement, defender activation into the rush and controlled entries to build a faster transition game.
• Conor Garland left practice after taking a stick to the face during physical net-front drills, according to practice reports.
• Goaltender Kevin Lankinen was absent, with Thatcher Demko indicating he is awaiting the birth of his first child.
• First-round pick Braeden Cootes continued to stand out with Kiefer Sherwood and Arshdeep Bains, showing playmaking poise and willingness to battle.
• Line groups stayed intact with no cuts planned, a Saturday scrimmage is scheduled in Penticton and Sunday morning work precedes the preseason opener in Seattle.