DETROIT RED WINGS Last season: 41-32-9, missed playoffs for franchise-record eighth straight season. COACH: Derek Lalonde (76-69-19 in two seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: C Robby Fabbri, D Shayne Gostisbehere,...
New York Rangers Last season: 55-23-4, lost to Florida in six games in Eastern Conference final. COACH: Peter Laviolette (807-526-25-154 over 22 seasons with six teams, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES:...
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have re-signed veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year contract. General manager Chris Drury announced the signing on Friday in a move that offers 23-year-old Zac Jones competition for a spot on the team's third pairing. Terms were not...