Vegas Golden Knights

Last season: 50-22-10, won the Pacific Division, lost in second round to Edmonton.

COACH: Bruce Cassidy (438-228-9-80 and 78 ties over 12 seasons with 3 teams).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Los Angeles Kings.

DEPARTURES: D Alex Pietrangelo, C/RW Nicolas Roy, D Nic Hague.

ADDITIONS: RW Mitch Marner, F Colton Sissons, D Jeremy Lauzon.

GOALIES: Adin Hill (50-32-13, 2.47 goals-against average, .906 save percentage) and Akira Schmid (3-2-0, 1.26 GAA, .944).

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 8-1.

What to expect

The Golden Knights go into every season with the intention of winning the Stanley Cup, and anything short of that would be considered a disappointment. They are co-favorites at BetMGM Sportsbook with Pacific Division rival Edmonton, which has made the past two Stanley Cu

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