NHL Offseason Churn Starts With Free Agency and Draft Pressure

The league’s offseason always looks calm until the first GM decides patience is overrated and the bidding gets silly. This story digs into the pressure points that drive every front office right now, from free agency targets to the draft board that can blow up a summer plan in a hurry. Some teams are staring at clean-up jobs, others are hunting one more swing, and the difference often comes down to whether the roster has real teeth or just a nice cap spreadsheet.