NHL schedule features Stanley Cup rematch, Stamkos' homecoming

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Newly relocated free agents Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault had big reasons to circle dates on their calendars when the NHL released its full regular-season schedule Tuesday. So, too, did newly hired coaches in Craig Berube, Sheldon Keefe and Dan Bylsma.

As for the Stanley Cup Final rematches, the defending champion Florida Panthers travel to play at Edmonton on Dec. 16. The two teams are scheduled to meet in Florida on Feb. 27 to complete their two-game series.

Here's some highlights from the NHL's 1,312-game schedule, which opens with the New Jersey Devils playing the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 4 and 5 in Prague and closes with a six-game…