NHL Free Agency 2025: The Surprising Game-Changer Every Team Can’t Afford to Miss
Los Angeles Kings
Vladislav Gavrikov
With Rob Blake as the Kings’ GM, it felt like a foregone conclusion that Gavrikov would be re-signed, but that’s no longer the case with Ken Holland. If Holland isn’t keen on throwing many years and big money at Gavrikov, the 29-year-old defensive bedrock, trading for the younger Bowen Byram (or perhaps Nicolas Hague) might be necessary if they also make a big move, such as taking a run at Marner. — Eric Stephens
Minnesota Wild
John Tavares
The Wild’s main need is up the middle, and now they’re on Plan B after target Nelson re-signed with the Avalanche. Tavares’ priority has been to stay in Toronto, but if he gets to market, he’d give Minnesota the experienced, two-way center who could take some pressure off Joel Eriksson Ek. The Wild need to get Tavares, Duchene or Jonathan Toews to address the position, especially after missing out on Nelson. — Joe Smith
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