Utah Hockey Club Last season: 36-41-5, did not make the playoffs. COACH: André Tourigny (89-131-26 over 3 seasons with the Arizona Coyotes). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Chicago. DEPARTURES: F Jason Zucker, D J.J. Moser, D Mathew Dumba. ...
Buffalo Sabres Last season: 39-37-6, extended NHL-worst playoff drought to a 13th season. COACH: Lindy Ruff, hired April 22. (571-432-84 and 78 ties over 16 seasons with three teams, including previous stint in Buffalo). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 4 vs. New...