The NHL offseason saw impactful trades as teams sought improvement, focusing on both immediate success and future potential.
Carolina Hurricanes excelled by acquiring Jake Guentzel, enhancing their scoring ability despite falling short in the playoffs.
Vegas improved their blue line with Noah Hanifin, who quickly secured a contract extension after his arrival.
Winnipeg capitalized on Gabriel Vilardi's talent despite injury setbacks, while Calgary's Andrei Kuzmenko emerged as a key player following his trade.
Yegor Sharangovich also shone in Calgary, contributing significantly to the team's offense.