No time for a Stanley Cup hangover as the NHL offseason is already here
The NHL playoffs running until late June and reaching Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final means there is no chance for a breather before the offseason
By Stephen Whyno
Published - Jun 25, 2024, 02:47 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 25, 2024, 02:47 PM EDT
The Stanley Cup was still on the ice when Patric Hornqvist offered up a sobering thought surrounded by former teammates and other family revelers holding cans of beer during the celebration.
The newly crowned champion Florida Panthers had work to do already because the offseason is already here for them and the NHL's other 31 teams.
The buyout window opens Wednesday, the draft is Friday and Saturday and the start of free agency is Monday, squeezing a flurry of activity to prepare for 2024-25 into a tight window.
“It’s crazy,” said Hornqvist, a two-time Cup-winning player who's now in Florida's front office. “A quick turnaround.”
