An active NHL offseason could lie ahead with several teams facing tough salary-cap questions because of the financial constraints brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
It creates an environment where teams that possess space under the cap heading into the 2020-21 season could benefit from adding a marquee player at a reduced trade cost. The situation may also force front offices to get creative in order to maximize the value of their assets, as we'll explore below.
So let's check out some of the latest rumors from around the league and analyze what the buzz could mean for the players and teams involved ahead of what should be a busy couple of months in the NHL.