Chicago Blackhawks Last season: 23-53-6, last in the Central Division. COACH: Luke Richardson (49-102-13 over two seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Utah. DEPARTURES: F MacKenzie Entwistle, F Reese Johnson, F Tyler Johnson, F Taylor...
WASHINGTON CAPITALS Last season: 40-31-11, swept in first round of playoffs. COACH: Spencer Carbery (second NHL season, 40-31-11 in first year with Washington). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey. ...