As the NHL's final four playoff clubs gear up for their respective conference finals, the four teams they eliminated from the postseason face assessment this summer by their respective managements. They will attempt to address their shortcomings in the hopes of achieving better results next season.
One of these teams was a conference finalist last year that came up disappointingly short this season. Another is a rebuilding club hoping to improve upon this season's surprising success. The other two teams have continually run afoul of their annual playoff adversaries.
The following slideshow examines the top offseason priorities for the NHL teams eliminated from the second round of this year's playoffs, providing analysis of their specific issues. Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section.
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Article written by Lyle Richardson