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Anaheim Ducks hoping young core is finally ready to break 5-year postseason drought

Anaheim Ducks hoping young core is finally ready to break 5-year postseason drought

ANAHEIM DUCKS COACH: Greg Cronin, hired on June 5. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 14 at Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Kevin Shattenkirk, F Max Comtois. ADDITIONS: F Alex Killorn, D Radko Gudas, G Alex Stalock, D Robert Hagg, D Lassi Thomson.
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Arizona Coyotes add veterans to join skilled young players in third year of a steady rebuild

Arizona Coyotes add veterans to join skilled young players in third year of a steady rebuild

ARIZONA COYOTES COACH: Andre Tourigny (53-90-21 in two seasons with Arizona). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 at New Jersey. DEPARTURES: D Shayne Gostisbehere, F Christian Fischer, F Brett Ritchie.
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Sharks seek to accelerate the rebuilding process in their 1st season following Karlsson trade

Sharks seek to accelerate the rebuilding process in their 1st season following Karlsson trade

SAN JOSE SHARKS COACH: David Quinn (22-44-16 in one season in San Jose). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Erik Karlsson, G James Reimer, F Steven Lorentz, F Noah Gregor, F Evgeny Svechnikov.
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Vegas Golden Knights will try for a Stanley Cup repeat with mostly the same roster from last season

Vegas Golden Knights will try for a Stanley Cup repeat with mostly the same roster from last season

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS COACH: Bruce Cassidy (343-177-62 with 9 ties over 10 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Seattle. DEPARTURES: F Reilly Smith, G Laurent Brossoit, F Phil Kessel. ADDITIONS: F Max Comtois. GOALIES: Adin Hill (25-16-7-1, 2.
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The Colorado Avalanche are favorites to reclaim the Stanley Cup but secondary scoring under scrutiny

The Colorado Avalanche are favorites to reclaim the Stanley Cup but secondary scoring under scrutiny

COLORADO AVALANCE COACH: Jared Bednar (291-192-53 over seven seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 at Los Angeles Kings. DEPARTURES: LW J.T. Compher, C Lars Eller, D Erik Johnson, LW Matthew Nieto, C Alex Newhook, C Evan Rodrigues.
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Kraken now face expectations of trying to repeat playoff run in loaded Western Conference

Kraken now face expectations of trying to repeat playoff run in loaded Western Conference

SEATTLE KRAKEN COACH: Dave Hakstol (207-178-56 over seven seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Vegas. DEPARTURES: F Morgan Geekie, F Ryan Donato, F Daniel Sprong, D Carson Soucy, G Martin Jones.
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NHL stars eager to see what Connor Bedard brings on big stage: 'So much potential'

NHL stars eager to see what Connor Bedard brings on big stage: 'So much potential'

Connor Bedard thinks hockey fans are probably sick of hearing about Connor Bedard. The No. 1 pick at June's NHL draft — the sport's most talked about prospect since Connor McDavid — has been mentioned as a potential "Next One" since age 13.
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From the Avalanche down, there's 'never an easy night' in the NHL's Central Division

From the Avalanche down, there's 'never an easy night' in the NHL's Central Division

Nathan MacKinnon didn't feel right about how last season went for the Colorado Avalanche. Sure, they shook off their Stanley Cup hangover and won the Central Division but something was off.
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Suzuki scores in OT as Canadiens rally to edge Maple Leafs 5-4 in pre-season tilt

Suzuki scores in OT as Canadiens rally to edge Maple Leafs 5-4 in pre-season tilt

TORONTO — Nick Suzuki knows exactly what his team will face in the Atlantic Division. The Montreal Canadiens captain is also confident the group is up for the challenge.
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The St. Louis Blues are counting on motivated players to help them return to the playoffs

The St. Louis Blues are counting on motivated players to help them return to the playoffs

ST. LOUIS BLUES COACH: Craig Berube (268-176-71 over seven seasons, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at Dallas. DEPARTURES: G Thomas Greiss, F Logan Brown. ADDITIONS: C Kevin Hayes, F Oskar Sundqvist, G Malcolm Subban.
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