St. Louis Blues

Last season: 44-30-8, lost to Winnipeg in first round.

COACH: Jim Montgomery (first full season with St. Louis; 215-102-0 career).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Minnesota.

DEPARTURES: D Ryan Suter, F Radek Faksa, D Nick Leddy, C Zachary Bolduc.

ADDITIONS: C Pius Suter, C Nick Bjugstad, D Logan Mailloux.

GOALIES: Jordan Binnington (28-22-5, 2.69 goals-against average, .900 save percentage), Joel Hofer (16-8-3, 2.64, .904)

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 50-1

What to expect

If last season is any indication from the point Jim Montgomery took over as coach in November, making the playoffs is the minimum expectation. The Blues get a full season with Montgomery behind the bench and his system firmly in place. Montgomery has plenty of talent to work with, starting with top center Ro

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