There are degrees of comfort experienced in an NHL offseason. Many have reached that fat-and-happy status, waiting for the paychecks to roll in after signing a lucrative new contract. Some have that extra motivation to complete those additional reps while working tirelessly to put themselves in that same position.
And there are others in big, big spots, who can't concern themselves with anything but delivering for their team, teammates, and fanbases.
Here are a few NHLers facing especially high levels of pressure entering the upcoming 2022-23 season.
Jack Campbell, Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton has re-set the bar after a mildly surprising run to the Western Conference Final last spring and an undeniably productive summer.