Boston Bruins Last season: 47-20-15, lost to Florida in second round of playoffs. COACH: Jim Montgomery (278-172-75 over 5 seasons with 2 teams). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 at Florida. DEPARTURES: G Linus Ullmark, F Jakub Lauko, F Oskar Steen, F...
Columbus Blue Jackets Last season: 25-48-9, last in the Metropolitan Division. COACH: Dean Evason (147-77-27 in four-plus seasons with the Minnesota Wild), hired July 23. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 15 at Florida. DEPARTURES: F Alexandre Texier, F...