Hockey

Vegas Golden Knights will try for a Stanley Cup repeat with mostly the same roster from last season

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS COACH: Bruce Cassidy (343-177-62 with 9 ties over 10 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Seattle. DEPARTURES: F Reilly Smith, G Laurent Brossoit, F Phil Kessel. ADDITIONS: F Max Comtois. GOALIES: Adin Hill (25-16-7-1, 2.

Oct 3, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

The Colorado Avalanche are favorites to reclaim the Stanley Cup but secondary scoring under scrutiny

COLORADO AVALANCE COACH: Jared Bednar (291-192-53 over seven seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 at Los Angeles Kings. DEPARTURES: LW J.T. Compher, C Lars Eller, D Erik Johnson, LW Matthew Nieto, C Alex Newhook, C Evan Rodrigues.

Oct 3, 2023 11:02 AM Read more >

Kraken now face expectations of trying to repeat playoff run in loaded Western Conference

SEATTLE KRAKEN COACH: Dave Hakstol (207-178-56 over seven seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Vegas. DEPARTURES: F Morgan Geekie, F Ryan Donato, F Daniel Sprong, D Carson Soucy, G Martin Jones.

Oct 3, 2023 10:50 AM Read more >

NHL stars eager to see what Connor Bedard brings on big stage: 'So much potential'

Connor Bedard thinks hockey fans are probably sick of hearing about Connor Bedard. The No. 1 pick at June's NHL draft — the sport's most talked about prospect since Connor McDavid — has been mentioned as a potential "Next One" since age 13.

Oct 3, 2023 10:35 AM Read more >

From the Avalanche down, there's 'never an easy night' in the NHL's Central Division

Nathan MacKinnon didn't feel right about how last season went for the Colorado Avalanche. Sure, they shook off their Stanley Cup hangover and won the Central Division but something was off.

Oct 3, 2023 10:29 AM Read more >

Suzuki scores in OT as Canadiens rally to edge Maple Leafs 5-4 in pre-season tilt

TORONTO — Nick Suzuki knows exactly what his team will face in the Atlantic Division. The Montreal Canadiens captain is also confident the group is up for the challenge.

Oct 3, 2023 10:01 AM Read more >

The St. Louis Blues are counting on motivated players to help them return to the playoffs

ST. LOUIS BLUES COACH: Craig Berube (268-176-71 over seven seasons, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at Dallas. DEPARTURES: G Thomas Greiss, F Logan Brown. ADDITIONS: C Kevin Hayes, F Oskar Sundqvist, G Malcolm Subban.

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The Nashville Predators hope to speed transition and rebuild with new GM, coach

NASHVILLE PREDATORS COACH: Andrew Brunette (51-18-6 in one season as Florida's interim coach). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Tampa Bay.

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Flames rally from 3-1 deficit to ground Jets 5-4 in pre-season play

CALGARY — Matt Coronato continues to be the talk of the Calgary Flames training camp.

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Bourgault, Campbell shine as Oilers beat Kraken 4-1

SEATTLE — Xavier Bourgault scored twice, Jack Campbell stopped 31 shots and the Edmonton Oilers snapped the Seattle Kraken's NHL pre-season unbeaten run with a 4-1 win at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday.

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