New Jersey Devils

Last season: 42-33-7 (99 points), lost in the first round to Carolina.

COACH: Sheldon Keefe (second season with New Jersey; 431-254-130 career).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Carolina.

DEPARTURES: C Erik Haula, F Stefan Noesen, F Nathan Bastian, F Daniel Sprong, F Tomas Tatar, assistants Chris Taylor and Ryan McGill.

ADDITIONS: F Connor Brown, F Evgenii Dadonov, F Juho Lammikko, rookie F Arseny Gritsyuk, assistant Brad Shaw.

GOALIES: Jacob Markstrom (26-16-6, 2.50 goals-against average, .900 save percentage), Jake Allen (13-16, 1, 2.66, .908).

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 14-1.

What to expect

The Devils are getting first-line center Jack Hughes back healthy after he crashed into the boards and injured his right shoulder in March, an injury that required surgery and ended

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