With salary caps on the rise, the NHL is primed for an increase in offer sheets this offseason, particularly following the St. Louis Blues' success last year in acquiring Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg. The projected salary cap is expected to reach $95.5 million next year, continuing to rise in subsequent years. As the unrestricted free agent market appears weak, GMs may lean towards younger restricted free agents like Marco Rossi and Matthew Knies, making offer sheets an attractive option. GMs are now reconsidering offer sheets as a viable tool for team building, reflecting a cultural shift in how they are perceived across the league. As teams prepare for an uncertain RFA market, speculation around potential targets intensifies, particularly for teams like the New Jersey Devils, who may look to secure promising players to enhance their roster.