With preseason games taking place and the start of the 2021-22 NHL season set for Oct. 12, much of the focus in the hockey world is on what's happening on the ice. The offseason is all about trades and free-agent signings. Now, it's almost time to play meaningful games.
However, there's still off-ice news being made. Perhaps a player will sign a contract extension before the new season gets underway. Or noteworthy free-agent signings and/or trades could always take place. After all, transactions aren't limited to the offseason, even if that's when they are most prevalent.