As the NHL prepares for the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs, teams that didn't qualify must deal with disappointing ends to their respective seasons. For the general managers of clubs such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens (pictured above), they must prioritize and address roster weaknesses before next season.
Rebuilding teams, such as the Leafs, must determine which areas of their rosters need the most attention. For clubs that began this season as playoff contenders, such as the Canadiens, it means addressing what went wrong to ensure a bounce-back performance in 2016-17. For some, changes could involve their management or coaching staff.
In the following slideshow, we'll examine the top priority for each NHL team that will, or could, miss the 2016 playoffs. As always, you can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Top Priority for Each NHL Team That Missed the 2016 Playoffs
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