Both the New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets took second-round exits. That means both franchises are looking towards next year, which includes the draft and free agency in just a few short weeks.
One of the biggest free agent pieces potentially hitting the market is Matt Duchene. Duchene was traded from Ottawa to Columbus this past year. He could re-sign in Columbus and get the extra eighth year, but according to his Instagram that might be a reach at this point.
Duchene posted and then deleted, an Instagram post essentially saying goodbye to Columbus.