As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare for the upcoming season, their prospect pipeline is garnering attention, with several players participating in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, including Artyom Levshunov and Ethan Del Mastro. Coach Anders Sorensen expressed optimism about the potential inclusion of talented prospects, highlighted for their skating and offensive instincts. Meanwhile, Jeremy Swayman's agent is leveraging his client's impressive playoff performance and the recent trade of his tandem partner to secure a contract by opening night. The New Jersey Devils will also participate in the 2024 Prospects Challenge, featuring standout players such as Seamus Casey and Cole Brown. Additionally, a fun NHL offseason activity is back, where fans build six-man rosters with a $200 salary cap, emphasizing trade-deadline rentals and stars-turned-journeymen.