The future is now, as Carolina Hurricanes Prospects Development Camp kicked into gear on Wednesday with the first on-ice session of the week.
This year's camp features a group of 28 prospects, including all six players selected in the 2018 NHL Draft, 14 returning players and six camp invitees.
The players arrived in Raleigh on Tuesday and gathered as a group for the first time at a team dinner. Wednesday featured a full schedule of both on- and off-ice activities.
Here are five takeaways from day one of Prospects Development Camp.
Five Takeaways: Day 1 of Prospects Development Camp
Necas, Svechnikov stand out on first day of camp