The Isobel Cup Playoffs have long been over and the 2016-17 New York Riveters have already begun to disband.
Madison Packer has announced her retirement. Amanda Kessel is playing in the 2017 Women's World Championship and will likely be lost to centralization next year.
When asked about contract talks for next season Ashley Johnston, Katie Fitzgerald and Kelsey Koelzer all revealed that negotiations had yet to begin.
Question marks.
There is also some uncertainty about whether or not the league will play next year, although the NWHL insists there will be a 2017-18 season. Chad Wiseman not meeting with the media after the Riveters were upset by the Beauts also raises questions about who be coaching and managing the team when/if free agency begins.