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Edmonton signed forward Alex Formenton, acquitted last year in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, to a one-year, $850,000 contract. An NHL suspension means he can’t suit up until December.

The Oilers will hold Fan Day and open their four-game pre-season at Rogers Place on the same Saturday, leaving little runway before the Sept. 29 opener.

Sidney Crosby says extension talks with Pittsburgh are underway, Boston signed Fraser Minten for seven years, and Detroit still has no general manager.

Frederik Andersen, Matt Savoie, Mattias Janmark and Alec Regula will all miss Edmonton Oilers training camp. GM Stan Bowman has not ruled out a tryout.

Carolina signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year, $850,000 deal Tuesday. Brother Mathieu is on a one-year deal in Edmonton. They meet Oct. 22.

Winnipeg captain Adam Lowry says the Jets cannot spend camp speculating on Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request, with NHL training camps opening Sept. 16.

Columbus restricted free agent Adam Fantilli skipped the Blue Jackets’ annual pre-camp golf outing Tuesday, eight days before training camp opens Sept. 16.

Boston signed Fraser Minten to a seven-year extension Tuesday. Separately, Detroit’s search for a general manager lost another candidate ahead of camp.

Brampton-born Olympian Kate Van Buskirk told CBC Sports her racing kit is equipment, not a look, as European broadcasters adopt new guidelines meant to stop the sexualized framing of women athletes.

Edmonton will open Rogers Place free on Sept. 19. The release quietly confirms which group skates where, hours before the pre-season opener against Winnipeg.