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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.
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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.
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Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

WASHINGTON CAPITALS COACH: Spencer Carbery (first-time NHL head coach). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 vs. Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: F Conor Sheary, D Matt Irwin, coach Peter Laviolette. ADDITIONS: Carbery, D Joel Edmundson, LW Max Pacioretty.
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Sabres and Senators may shake up Atlantic Division pecking order long dominated by Bruins, Tampa Bay

Sabres and Senators may shake up Atlantic Division pecking order long dominated by Bruins, Tampa Bay

There is disappointment in Boston, where Bruins general manager Don Sweeney mentions the lingering scar tissue in the wake of the President’s Trophy winner’s early playoff collapse.
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Steve Yzerman-led Red Wings hope they finally have enough talent to end 7-year postseason drought

Steve Yzerman-led Red Wings hope they finally have enough talent to end 7-year postseason drought

DETROIT RED WINGS COACH: Derek Lalonde (35-37-10 in debut season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at New Jersey. DEPARTURES: F Dominik Kubalik, F Filip Zadina, F Pius Suter, F Oskar Sundqvist, F Adam Erne, D Jordan Oesterle, D Robert Hagg.
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Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers are looking for more after stirring run to the Stanley Cup Final

Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers are looking for more after stirring run to the Stanley Cup Final

FLORIDA PANTHERS COACH: Paul Maurice, second season. (817-712-99 over 26 seasons) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at Minnesota. DEPARTURES: F Anthony Duclair, F Eric Staal, D Marc Staal, D Radko Gudas, G Alex Lyon.
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Pittsburgh Penguins hope Karlsson's arrival on the blue line helps ease load on aging stars

Pittsburgh Penguins hope Karlsson's arrival on the blue line helps ease load on aging stars

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS COACH: Mike Sullivan (407-243-88 in 11 seasons, 337-187-65 in nine seasons with Pittsburgh) . SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Chicago.
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Rangers looking for increased scoring chances under Laviolette, team's third coach in four years

Rangers looking for increased scoring chances under Laviolette, team's third coach in four years

NEW YORK RANGERS COACH: Peter Laviolette, (752-503-25-150 over 21 seasons, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at Buffalo. DEPARTURES: RW Patrick Kane, RW Vladimir Tarasenko, C Tyler Motte, G Jaroslav Halak, coach Gerard Gallant.
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Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought

Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought

BUFFALO SABRES COACH: Don Granato (83-88-21 over 2 1/2 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. New York Rangers. DEPARTURES: G Craig Anderson, D Ilya Lyubushkin, C Vinnie Hinostroza, D Lawrence Pilut. ADDITIONS: D Erik Johnson, D Connor Clifton.
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Rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers look for a fresh start, scoring boost with new faces

Rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers look for a fresh start, scoring boost with new faces

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS COACH: John Tortorella (704-579-37 over 22 seasons, 1 Stanley Cup title) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 at Columbus. DEPARTURES: D Ivan Provorov, C Kevin Hayes, F James van Riemsdyk, D Tony DeAngelo.
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