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Goaltending questions remain as Jim Hiller begins first full season as Los Angeles Kings coach

Goaltending questions remain as Jim Hiller begins first full season as Los Angeles Kings coach

Los Angeles Kings Last season: 44-27-11, lost in first round of playoffs. COACH: Jim Hiller (21-12-1 in one season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Buffalo.
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The Anaheim Ducks are determined to take another step in their interminable rebuilding process

The Anaheim Ducks are determined to take another step in their interminable rebuilding process

Anaheim Ducks Last season: 27-50-5, 7th place in Pacific Division. COACH: Greg Cronin, second season (27-50-5). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at San Jose. DEPARTURES: RW Jakob Silfverberg, LW Max Jones. ADDITIONS: C Robby Fabbri, D Brian Dumoulin.
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MacKinnon, Makar take control for Colorado until full cast returns, possibly even Landeskog

MacKinnon, Makar take control for Colorado until full cast returns, possibly even Landeskog

Colorado Avalanche Last season: 50-25-7, lost to Dallas in the second round of playoffs. COACH: Jared Bednar (341-217-60 over 8 seasons, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Vegas.
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'Powerhouse' Central Division has 7 playoff contenders, from Dallas to Nashville

'Powerhouse' Central Division has 7 playoff contenders, from Dallas to Nashville

Nino Niederreiter has taken a bit of a tour around the NHL's Central Division, from Minnesota to Nashville to Winnipeg, so few know better just how deep it is.
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Second chapter begins for Seattle Kraken with upgrades looking to rebound after missing playoffs

Second chapter begins for Seattle Kraken with upgrades looking to rebound after missing playoffs

Seattle Kraken Last season: 34-35-13, missed playoffs. COACH: Dan Bylsma (320-190-55 in 8 seasons with Pittsburgh and Buffalo, 1 Stanley Cup title), hired May 28. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. St. Louis.
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Nashville Predators eager to cash in on their spending spree and chase the Stanley Cup

Nashville Predators eager to cash in on their spending spree and chase the Stanley Cup

Nashville Predators Last season: 47-30-5, lost to Vancouver in six games in first round of playoffs. COACH: Andrew Brunette (82-47-30 over 2 seasons with 2 teams, 2 playoff berths) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Dallas.
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Honzek, Kadri help hot Flames beat Kraken 4-3 in OT

Honzek, Kadri help hot Flames beat Kraken 4-3 in OT

CALGARY — Calgary Flames rookie Samuel Honzek continued his scoring tear on Monday with a brilliant short-handed effort.
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Draisaitl nets shootout winner as Oilers clip Canucks 3-2

Draisaitl nets shootout winner as Oilers clip Canucks 3-2

EDMONTON — It may have been a victory, but the Edmonton Oilers feel they are still very much a work in progress.
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Boston Bruins need to turn regular-season success into long playoff run

Boston Bruins need to turn regular-season success into long playoff run

Boston Bruins Last season: 47-20-15, lost to Florida in second round of playoffs. COACH: Jim Montgomery (278-172-75 over 5 seasons with 2 teams). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 at Florida.
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Tampa Bay Lightning have new look but will rely on a lot of familiar faces to get back to playoffs

Tampa Bay Lightning have new look but will rely on a lot of familiar faces to get back to playoffs

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.
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