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With the 2019-20 NHL season on an indefinite hiatus, the rumor mill has largely slowed to a crawl.
Still, front offices have to plan for the offseason—whenever it arrives.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, for example, have a pair of talented goaltenders headed for restricted free agency, and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen might have to choose between Joonas Korpisalo or Elvis Merzlikins.
The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, may want to reach a resolution with Dustin Byfuglien sooner rather than later to have a clear picture as to their salary-cap situation.