2018 NHL Prospects ShowcaseWhere: Germain Arena, Estero, Florida (Sept. 8-11)
Teams: Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
2018 Prospects ChallengeWhere: HarborCenter, Buffalo (Sept. 7-10)
Teams: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins
2018 Rookie TournamentWhere: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary (Sept. 9), Enmax Centrium, Red Deer, Alberta (Sept. 12)
Teams: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers
2018 Vegas Rookie Face-off Where: City National Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada (Sept. 8-11)
Teams: Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights
2018 Young Stars ClassicWhere: South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, British Columbia (Sept. 7-9)
Teams: Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia
20th Traverse City Prospects TournamentWhere: Centre Ice Arena, Traverse City, Michigan (Sept. 7-11)
Teams: Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues
NHL Rookie Showdown 2018Where: Place Bell, Laval, Quebec (Sept. 7-9)
Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs
Also, Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders prospects will play each other at Northwell Arena in East Meadow, New York, on Sept. 12.
Here are five questions to consider heading into this weekend: