NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have 17 players under contract next season at a $65.2 million salary cap hit. Main pending UFAs include Mikko Koivu and Alex Galchenyuk. Matt Dumba and Jonas Brodin could be among the trade candidates this upcoming offseason.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings won’t be big players in the free agent market but could use their cap space to take on a salary, but not an expensive vet. They could look to trade veterans Quick, Carter, and Brown.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Florida Panthers
Defensively the Florida Panthers struggled this season and were unable to add a top-four defenseman at the deadline. Changes and cost cutting could be coming.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Edmonton Oilers
GM Ken Holland appears to have the Edmonton Oilers franchise back on track. With $70.4 million committed to 15 players next season, the Oilers may not have a lot to work with.
Could the Colorado Avalanche pursue pending free agent Taylor Hall? Is Chicago Blackhawks Dylan Strome going to be available? Florida Panthers eyeing Jordan Binnington?
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings will have some salary cap space this offseason. They have some extra draft picks and could target a team looking to move a contract.
The Dallas Stars $62 million committed to 15 players for next season. There may only be one UFA they’ll attempt to re-sign. The Stars could look to find some more offense.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Colorado Avalanche
Despite a rash of injuries this season, the Colorado Avalanche showed the could be a contender. They have the salary cap space for their own free agents and maybe some room to add.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks star core players aren’t getting any younger. They have a nice mix of youngsters coming up, but they may have limited funds to work with this offseason.
Could the Calgary Flames make some big changes this offseason? Islanders would match an offer sheet for Mathew Barzal. Rangers could face a difficult decision with Anthony DeAngelo.