When NHL free agency began Oct. 9, there was a flurry of moves involving most of the big names. Naturally, things quietened down soon after, but there are still some top players on the free-agent market.

When will these players find teams? That's unclear—just like the start date of the 2020-21 season. And until it's known when the new campaign will begin, the offseason will go on. In the meantime, there will continue to be news and rumors surrounding the top free agents and potential trades.

Here's some of the latest buzz from around the NHL.

Hoffman Continues to Draw Interest from Multiple Teams

One of the best players still on the free-agent market is forward Mike Hoffman, who has been a consistent scorer throughout his NHL career.