Canucks poised for another playoff push this season
Vancouver faces higher expectations after reaching the 2023-24 playoffs, with Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson key as Patrik Allvin reshapes the lineup adding Jake DeBrusk and others. Thatcher Demko, sidelined by a knee issue, will miss early games while Arturs Silovs starts vs Calgary.
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Arniel Emphasizes Compete as Jets Open Season
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel focuses on sustainable competitive play for the regular season with an eye on a deep playoff run. He stresses raising the level of compete in tough nights, back-to-back games, and road tests, while the team adjusts after recent playoff exits and roster changes.
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Canadiens face uphill rebuild as SuzikI eyes playoff return
Montreal captain Nick Suzuki vents on rebuild fatigue and aims to end playoff drought as the Canadiens open 2024 25 at home vs Toronto. The team bets on a rising core including Suzuki, Caufield, Slafkovsky, Dach, and rookie Huston while Patrik Laine adds scoring sting but comes with injury risk and a salary cap hit of 8.7 million over two years.
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