Vegas Golden Knights Last season: 45-29-8, lost in seven games in first round of playoffs. COACH: Bruce Cassidy (388-206-9-70 over 11 seasons with 3 teams, 1 Stanley Cup title) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Colorado. DEPARTURES: F Jonathan...
Playoff MVP Connor McDavid can’t shake the memory of what now-former Edmonton GM Ken Holland told the team after falling one win short of winning the Stanley Cup. The Game 7 loss to Florida in June caused Holland to reflect on the disappointment he still felt from his time in...
Seattle Kraken Last season: 34-35-13, missed playoffs. COACH: Dan Bylsma (320-190-55 in 8 seasons with Pittsburgh and Buffalo, 1 Stanley Cup title), hired May 28. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. St. Louis. DEPARTURES: F Pierre-Édouard Bellemare,...