Before the Buffalo Sabres had even played their Home Opener, they had made a statement off the ice, inking a pair of young rearguards to massive contract extensions. Perhaps the most shocking contracts came out of Winnipeg, as the retooling Jets committed to Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele instead of trading them away. And then, Connor Bedard made his highly-anticipated arrival. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth recaps an entertaining week in hockey’s biggest all-star circle.

<p>Before the Buffalo Sabres had even played their Home Opener, they had made a statement off the ice, inking a pair of young rearguards to massive contract extensions. Perhaps the most shocking contracts came out of Winnipeg, as the retooling Jets committed to Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele instead of trading them away. And then, Connor Bedard made his highly-anticipated arrival. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth recaps an entertaining week in hockey’s biggest all-star circle.</p>