With the NHL's Conference Finals now underway, the clubs eliminated during second-round competition are left pondering their derailed playoff dreams. For teams such as the Washington Capitals (pictured above), it means assessing their biggest roster needs this summer.
Each club has their own unique issues to deal with. Salary-cap space, free agents and roster depth could determine the amount of action required to address their problem areas.
The following slideshow examines the top offseason priorities of the teams eliminated from the second round of the 2016 NHL playoffs. You can express your views on this topic in the comments section below.