For NHL players who are set to become free agents this offseason, their future is uncertain. Will they return to their current teams, or could they be on their way to new cities? They are not going to get any answers for a while.
With the 2019-20 season set to resume later this summer, it's possible that the Stanley Cup won't be awarded until October. If that's the case, teams will have plenty of time to prepare for the offseason, especially the seven that aren't included in the NHL's expanded 24-team postseason.
Looking ahead to the offseason, here's a breakdown of several top players set to be on the free-agent market when that time arrives.