NHL Free Agency 2018: Predictions Based on Offseason Buzz

NHL free agent frenzy was over before anyone could say "you've got to feel sorry for New York Islanders fans." John Tavares chose to bolt for the Toronto Maple Leafs, spurning the only team he'd ever known and shifting the power in the Eastern Conference.

While there aren't any big names left to be had, for squads that were left on the outside looking in, that could be a good thing. Unless you're mad at your organization's general manager for not springing for Antoine Roussel or Jack Johnson, for some reason.

There's still time and presumably cap space to burn, however, and a handful of NHL-caliber players and longtime veterans are still looking for new homes. None of these options are going…