Steve Yzerman "failing up?" Spot on. Rangers returning to the playoffs? Not so much.
Veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba signed with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, accepting a four-year deal worth $8.25 million annually, after the 32-year-old former captain of the New York Rangers was a key cog in the Anaheim Ducks' resurgence last season.
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
With a handful of blockbusters already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
The Sharks signed newly acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract Monday.
With the market set to open July 1, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.