New York Rangers
Last season: 39-36-7 (85 points), missed the playoffs.
COACH: Mike Sullivan (first season with New York; 479-311-127 career).
SEASON OPENER: Oct. 7 vs. Pittsburgh.
DEPARTURES: LW Chris Kreider, D K'Andre Miller, RW Reilly Smith, D Zac Jones, coach Peter Laviolette.
ADDITIONS: Sullivan, D Vladislav Gavrikov, rookie F Gabriel Perreault, RW Taylor Raddysh.
GOALIES: Igor Shesterkin (27-29-5, 2.86 goals-against average, .905 save percentage), Jonathan Quick (11-7-2, 3.17, .893).
BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 25-1
What to expect
It's a new era with Sullivan bringing his two-time Stanley Cup-winning experience to the Original Six franchise not far removed from a trip to the 2024 Eastern Conference final. Last season was a massive disappointment, from the drama surrounding cap