NHL teams have already upgraded their rosters through the draft and trades, but squads are now turning their eyes toward free agency.
Free agents can begin signing with teams Wednesday, and the decisions of a few players could change the landscape of the league for the next few years.
Future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin would get plenty of attention on the open market, although it's hard to imagine the Washington Capitals letting him leave. Teams looking for an impact player will still have plenty of options in the coming days.
Here are a few big names who could be snapped up soon after free agency opens noon ET Wednesday.