… Nick Bjugstad, F: The 30-year-old signed a two-year contract July 1 after having 29 points (17 goals, 12 assists) in 78 regular-season games for the Coyotes and Edmonton Oilers last season and three goals in 12 postseason games for Edmonton. Durzi had 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) in 72 games last season, his second in the NHL, and one goal in six playoff games. … Sean Durzi, D: The 24-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings on June 24 for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Zucker had 48 points (27 goals, 21 assists) in 78 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins last season and is a five-time 20-goal scorer. Jason Zucker, F: The 31-year-old signed a one-year contract July 1. 2022-23 season: 28-40-14, seventh in Central Division did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs
