San Jose Sharks

Last season: 20-52-12, missed playoffs.

COACH: Ryan Warsofsky (20-52-12 in one season).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Vegas.

DEPARTURES: D Marc-Edouard Vlasic, D Henry Thrun, D Jan Rutta, G Alexandar Georgiev, G Georgi Romanov, F Nikolai Kovalenko.

ADDITIONS: F Michael Misa, D John Klingberg, D Dmitry Orlov, F Jeff Skinner, F Adam Gaudette, F Philipp Kurashev, D Nick Leddy, F Ryan Reeves, G Alex Nedeljkovic.

GOALIES: Yaroslav Askarov (4-6-2, 3.10, .896), Nedeljkovic (14-15-5, 3.12, .894 with Pittsburgh).

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 500-1.

What to expect

After finishing with the worst record in the NHL the past two seasons, the Sharks are looking to make a big step even if they aren’t quite ready to compete for a playoff spot. Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are coming of

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