National Hockey

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS LAST SEASON: 39-33-10, 88 points. 11th in the Eastern Conference. COACH: Dave Hakstol (third season, third NHL season) ADDED: G Brian Elliott LOST: F Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, F Nick Cousins, D Michael Del Zotto.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Back in Buffalo for a second stint, former Sabres captain Jason Pominville is the only member of a retooled lineup with firsthand knowledge of how much buzz the team can generate around town when winning.

ARIZONA COYOTES LAST SEASON: 30-42-10, 70 points. Sixth in Pacific Division COACH: Rick Tocchet (first season, third NHL season). ADDED: C Derek Stepan, D Niklas Hjalmarsson, G Antti Raanta, D Adam Clendening, D Jason Demers.

The NHL has a clear message to coaches starting this season: Don't challenge an offside call unless you are really, really sure.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andrew Barroway made quick and drastic changes shortly after becoming sole owner of the Arizona Coyotes, trading away the No. 1 goalie, parting ways with the coach and cutting ties with the longtime captain in a span of a few days.

NEWARK, N.J. — Coming off their worst season in nearly 30 years, the New Jersey Devils don't expect Nico Hischier to lead them back to the playoffs after a five-year drought. That would be asking a lot of the 18-year-old who was the No.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS LAST SEASON: 28-40-14, 70 points. Last in the Eastern Conference. Missed playoffs for the fifth straight year. COACH: John Hynes (third season, third NHL season). ADDED: No.

NEW YORK — After a second-round playoff exit last spring, the New York Rangers knew they needed to make some changes.

NEW YORK RANGERS LAST SEASON: 48-28-6, 102 points. Fourth in Metropolitan Division. Lost to Ottawa Senators in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Alain Vigneault (fifth season, 16th NHL season).

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Sabres have claimed forward Jordan Nolan a day after the son of Buffalo's former coach was waived by the Los Angeles Kings.