Carolina Hurricanes Last season: 52-23-7, lost in second round of playoffs. COACH: Rod Brind'Amour (278-130-44 over six seasons with the Hurricanes). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 vs. Tampa Bay. DEPARTURES: F Jake Guentzel, D Brady Skjei, D Brett...
New York Islanders Last season: 39-27-16 (3rd place in Metropolitan Division, lost to Carolina in five games in first round). COACH: Patrick Roy (150-104-29 in four seasons with two teams). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Utah. DEPARTURES: F Cal...
Pittsburgh Penguins Last season: 38-32-12, missed playoffs for a second straight year. COACH: Mike Sullivan (375-219-77 over 12 seasons with 2 teams, 2 Stanley Cup titles). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. the New York Rangers. DEPARTURES: F Jeff...