5 Offseason Predictions Around the NHL Heading Into the 2022-23 Season
The 2021/22 NHL regular season has been completed. The NHL Entry Draft and free agency are right around the corner.
The Los Angeles Kings are looking to sign Filip Forsberg and Jakob Chychrun. They have cap space and assets to make a serious run in the playoffs next season.
Barry Trotz will be named the new coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. Pete DeBoer was relieved of his coaching duties after a disappointing season. Vegas could see some changes to the roster because of cap issues.
Marc-Andre Fleury is going to be traded to the Minnesota Wild. He will be rehired by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is getting older and his team is in need of a playoff push.
Red Wings are turning the corner in their rebuild and could sign Vincent Trocheck. Trochett is a good two-way center who can play in the second-line center position and on special teams. Detroit is looking for an asset to add depth and offense and mentor the young players coming in over the next couple of seasons.
The Nashville Predators are interested in signing William Nylander from Toronto Maple Leafs. The NHL offseason begins following the conclusion of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
