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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.
The Nashville Predators hope to speed transition and rebuild with new GM, coach

The Nashville Predators hope to speed transition and rebuild with new GM, coach

NASHVILLE PREDATORS COACH: Andrew Brunette (51-18-6 in one season as Florida's interim coach). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Tampa Bay.
Flames rally from 3-1 deficit to ground Jets 5-4 in pre-season play

Flames rally from 3-1 deficit to ground Jets 5-4 in pre-season play

CALGARY — Matt Coronato continues to be the talk of the Calgary Flames training camp.
Bourgault, Campbell shine as Oilers beat Kraken 4-1

Bourgault, Campbell shine as Oilers beat Kraken 4-1

SEATTLE — Xavier Bourgault scored twice, Jack Campbell stopped 31 shots and the Edmonton Oilers snapped the Seattle Kraken's NHL pre-season unbeaten run with a 4-1 win at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday.
Korpisalo shines as Senators beat Penguins 3-0

Korpisalo shines as Senators beat Penguins 3-0

HALIFAX — Joonas Korpisalo is making a good impression with his new teammates.
Stamkos, Kucherov, Hedman, Point motivated to help Lightning remain among NHL elite

Stamkos, Kucherov, Hedman, Point motivated to help Lightning remain among NHL elite

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING COACH: Jon Cooper (480-250-67). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Nashville. DEPARTURES: C Alex Killorn, C Ross Colton, F Corey Perry, F Pat Maroon, F Pierre Edouard-Bellemare, D Ian Cole, G Brian Elliott.
Dynamic center Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Anaheim Ducks

Dynamic center Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Anaheim Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Trevor Zegras has already proved he is one of the NHL's most marketable young players. He will now have three years to prove he can be one of the league's top-tier players.
The Carolina Hurricanes are aiming to make the step from perennial contender to Stanley Cup winner

The Carolina Hurricanes are aiming to make the step from perennial contender to Stanley Cup winner

CAROLINA HURRICANES COACH: Rod Brind'Amour (226-107-37 over five seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 vs. Ottawa. DEPARTURES: D Shayne Gostisbehere, F Derek Stepan, F Paul Stastny, F Max Pacioretty.
The young New Jersey Devils seem poised to make a Cup run behind Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier

The young New Jersey Devils seem poised to make a Cup run behind Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier

NEW JERSEY DEVILS COACH: Lindy Ruff (834-652-78-149 over parts of 23 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Detroit. DEPARTURES: D Damon Severson, D Ryan Graves, F Miles Wood, F Tomas Tatar, F Jesper Boqvist, G Mackenzie Blackwood.
The road to the top of the Metropolitan Division likely goes through Hurricanes, Rangers and Devils

The road to the top of the Metropolitan Division likely goes through Hurricanes, Rangers and Devils

A year ago, after the New York Rangers had reached the Eastern Conference final in the 2021-22 season, captain Jacob Trouba pointed out they almost lost in five games in the first round before they could even get a real taste of the NHL playoffs.