The NHL offseason is in full swing, and after the draft and opening day of free agency, things have calmed down and teams have begun to take shape. With plenty of players on the move, including some high-end names, each team hopes their offseason acquisition will end up the most meaningful. Let’s take a look at the five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team. Mitch Marner, forward, Vegas Golden Knights The clear crown jewel of the free agency class, Marner was sent to Vegas from Toronto in a sign-and-trade that amounted to an eight-year, $96 million deal ($12 million AAV). In Marner, Vegas now has an elite winger who can both score (102 points in 2024-25, fifth overall) and defender (Selke finalist in 2023). For a team that finished both top five in goals per game and goals against, the addition of Marner can only make it more elite. The Golden Knights will look to pair Marner with top center Jack Eichel, who is coming off a career year of 94 points (eighth overall) and should be theRead More
Fresh faces: Five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team
