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Some top players from around the NHL could be on different teams when the 2020-21 season arrives.
With the league suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, it is a good time to look ahead to the offseason to project which key players could be headed for pastures new. There are some talented playmakers on the market who could be the difference-makers franchises need to make runs at the Stanley Cup.
Here's a look at several of the top players who are set to be available during free agency, along with predictions for where each will land heading into the 2020-21 season.