The NHL's 2015 signing period for unrestricted free agency has not brought as much excitement as we've seen in past years.
A lower-than-expected salary cap for next season has caused many of the league's general managers to squeeze their wallets a little tighter than usual. Also, with more and more players opting to re-sign with their current teams before they reach free agency, there weren't a lot of game-changers on the open market this summer.
Nevertheless, unrestricted free agency gives players the opportunity to write their own tickets. They determine where they want to play and what they value most, whether it's a big salary, a long contract term, a no-trade clause or a specific fit with a particular team or location. Then, all they need to do is identify which club aligns most closely with those desires.
Bearing all of those elements in mind, here's a look at the six players who have done the most to improve their overall situations for the 2015-16 season.
What do you think? Which other players do you expect to shine next year?
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NHL Free Agents 2015: Players Whose Situations Have Improved the Most
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