NHL Sees Player Retirements, Red Wings Captaincy Change, and Prospect Enters Assistance Program

Defenseman John Klingberg and goaltender Connor Ingram have both retired from the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings announced Dylan Larkin is no longer captain, though he will attend training camp and may waive his no-movement clause for certain teams. Additionally, St. Louis Blues prospect Adam Jecho is indefinitely unavailable after entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, marking several significant personnel shifts.