The qualifying offers list is very important. Those players not given the offer become free agents.
It's not a contract if qualified, but means that team retains their rights.
Lou Lamoriello's first roster decisions.
Brock Nelson/Ryan Pulock/Devon Toews will be qualified for sure, Nelson will not be an easy or inexpensive signing.
I would move on from Alain Quine & Shane Prince and not qualify, too many injuries, or ineffective, plus simply did not have a set spot. Bring them back on AHL only deals later if they can't find a spot somewhere else. Can't see much interest either way.