Your guide to the NHL offseason

Apr 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn ImagesThe first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, but for those teams that missed the postseason – like the Columbus Blue Jackets – it’s already time to look ahead to the offseason.

First, there are teams already making changes to their coaching staff. New York (Rangers), Anaheim, Seattle, and Philadelphia have coaching vacancies, and Rick Tocchet’s position in Vancouver is uncertain. New York (the Islanders) fired their GM, Lou Lamoriello, so who knows if coach…