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Vasilevskiy remains the choice among NHL skaters for the title of best goalie in the world
Leon Draisaitl found it hard to answer the question of who's the best goaltender in the world. “There's too many good guys,” the Edmonton superstar said. Of course, he did mention one name: Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is considered the best by a wide...

Trevor Zegras' first day at Ducks training camp includes lots of work on defense
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin knows what Trevor Zegras can do on the offensive end. During Zegras’ first day at training camp on Tuesday, Cronin sent an early immediate message — he expects significant improvement to Zegras’ defense. ...

Minnesota Wild bring back same Kaprizov-led core with aim to finally escape 1st round
MINNESOTA WILD COACH: Dean Evason (142-67-23 in three-plus seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Florida. DEPARTURES: D Matt Dumba, RW Ryan Reaves, C Sam Steel, D John Klingberg, C Oskar Sundqvist, LW Gustav Nyquist. ...

McDavid and Oilers competing with NHL expansion darlings, Vegas and Seattle, in Pacific Division
Sorry, California. And good luck, Connor McDavid. This isn’t your father or grandfather’s NHL expansion era following a season in which the Pacific Division was turned upside down by the league’s two newest franchises. The Stanley Cup resides in Las Vegas. And...

Connor Bedard breaks into NHL as Chicago Blackhawks look for more progress with rebuild
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS COACH: Luke Richardson (26-49-7 in his first season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: C Jonathan Toews, G Alex Stalock, D Caleb Jones, F Jujhar Khaira. ADDITIONS: C Connor Bedard, F Taylor Hall, F Nick...

Returning Stars and a few additions should set Dallas up for another long season under DeBoer
DALLAS STARS COACH: Pete DeBoer (513-379-123 over 15 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. St. Louis. DEPARTURES: LW Max Domi, C Luke Glendening, D Colin Miller, C Riley Tufte. ADDITIONS: D Gavin Bayreuther, C Matt Duchene, D Derrick...

Anaheim Ducks hoping young core is finally ready to break 5-year postseason drought
ANAHEIM DUCKS COACH: Greg Cronin, hired on June 5. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 14 at Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Kevin Shattenkirk, F Max Comtois. ADDITIONS: F Alex Killorn, D Radko Gudas, G Alex Stalock, D Robert Hagg, D Lassi Thomson. ...

Los Angeles Kings looking to emerge as one of the top teams in the West after adding Dubois
LOS ANGELES KINGS COACH: Todd McLellan (575-397-124 over 15 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 vs. Colorado. DEPARTURES: G Joonas Korpisalo, C Gabriel Vilardi, LW Alex Iafallo, C Rasmus Kupari, D Sean Durzi. ADDITIONS: LW/C Pierre-Luc...

Arizona Coyotes add veterans to join skilled young players in third year of a steady rebuild
ARIZONA COYOTES COACH: Andre Tourigny (53-90-21 in two seasons with Arizona). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 at New Jersey. DEPARTURES: D Shayne Gostisbehere, F Christian Fischer, F Brett Ritchie. ADDITIONS: F Jason Zucker, F Alex Kerfoot, F Nick...

Sharks seek to accelerate the rebuilding process in their 1st season following Karlsson trade
SAN JOSE SHARKS COACH: David Quinn (22-44-16 in one season in San Jose). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Erik Karlsson, G James Reimer, F Steven Lorentz, F Noah Gregor, F Evgeny Svechnikov. ADDITIONS: F Anthony Duclair, F...
