It's never too early to take a look into the future and what may lay ahead this summer when it comes to free agency.
The list of players who may be available is a who's who of star players who may or may not be ready to hang it up or change home addresses. Teams around the NHL might view a handful of players as the veteran they need to solidify their case as a Stanley Cup contender.
Teams are going to be in different stages of development, so some players might not be a fit come July.