Tampa Bay Lightning Last season: 45-29-8, lost to Florida Panthers 4-1 in first round of playoffs. COACH: John Cooper (525-279-75 over 11-plus seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 vs. Carolina. DEPARTURES: C Steven...
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...