As the NHL's non-playoff teams look to rebuild and revitalize their rosters, a pressing question looms: who will be the next franchise cornerstone? For teams like the Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, and Vancouver Canucks, the off-season will be a crucial period of evaluation and change. With many young players nearing the end of their entry-level contracts, teams must decide whether to extend them, trade them, or let them walk, potentially altering the course of their franchise's future. The decisions made by these teams will have a lasting impact on their chances of competing in the highly competitive NHL landscape.
One big off-season question facing each of the NHL's non-playoff teams Sportsnet
