The Stanley Cup has been awarded but the offseason moves and drama is just starting to heat up. The Winnipeg Jets have reached an agreement with veteran forward Jonathan Toews on a one-year contract. Plus Sam Bennett has agreed to a new deal with the Florida Panthers and Connor McDavid is in no hurry to sign an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. We have the latest signings and trades going on around the NHL since the playoffs came to a close.

Plus, the the NHL buyout window begins Friday, we analyze some leading candidates and why they may or may not be bought out by their teams.

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.

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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games. In today’s Locked On NHL, Hunter Hodies and Nick Zararis break down how Florida’s depth overwhelmed Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, why the Oilers' goaltending and structure crumbled, and what’s coming in a wild NHL offseason. From Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett to the rising cap and free agency overpays this episode sets the tone for the next chaotic few weeks in the NHL.

0:00 Intro: Florida Panthers win Stanley Cup

5:08 Panthers' impressive playoff run and depth

10:40 What went wrong for the Oilers

17:45 Oilers' offseason moves and goaltending needs

24:56 NHL free agency and rising salary cap

30:11 Outro: Looking ahead to draft and free agency