As the dust settles on the NHL offseason, a clear divide has emerged between the league's top spenders and those looking to rebuild. In a league where parity is often a myth, big-market teams with deep pockets have been busy bolstering their rosters with high-profile signings and shrewd trades. The likes of the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs have all made significant moves to improve their chances of competing for the Stanley Cup, while smaller-market teams like the Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks are still trying to get back on their feet. Meanwhile, teams like the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to repeat as champions, but will their existing rosters be enough to withstand the challenges of the new season?

Winners and losers of the NHL offseason include teams in big markets spending and improving  Oskaloosa Herald