As the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs begins, the respective management groups of the teams eliminated in the opening round are assessing the reasons behind their demise. They will spend the offseason responding to their top roster priorities.
Each club has various factors to address. Some are rebuilding clubs, hoping to further their development next season. Others are teams that failed to turn strong regular-season performances into postseason successes. Some are once-dominant clubs trying to regain their fading championship luster.
The following slideshow examines the top offseason priorities for NHL teams eliminated in the first round of the 2015 playoffs. It explains why these issues must be addressed and analyzes the options. Feel free to post your take in the comments section.
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