5 NHL players who could benefit from a change of scenery in 2025 ft. Mitch Marner

The NHL offseason is nearly upon us, and there will be several key moves made this summer.

The free agent list isn't as good as years past, but there still are several star players available like Mitch Marner. With that, the trade market could pick up, and here are five players who could benefit from a change of scenery.

5 NHL players who could benefit from a change of scenery

#1, Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner is the top free agent available, and he would greatly benefit from a change of scenery.

Marner is from Toronto, but he has become a scapegoat for fans as the star forward has gotten a lot of unfair blame. It would benefit him to leave and go to a smaller American market where he isn't in the spotlight all the time.

#2, Brock Boeser, Vancouver Canucks

Brock Boeser is one of the top free agents available and all signs point to him leaving the Vancouver Canucks.

Boeser should have been traded at the deadline, as he will be gone for nothing. Boeser didn't fit in with the Canucks as he will likely go to an American team that is looking to compete for the Cup.

#3, Morgan Rielly, Toronto Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly's name is expected to come up in trade talks this offseason.

However, Rielly has a full no-movement clause, and he has made it clear he wants to stay with the Maple Leafs.

“That’s not what I’m thinking about right now,” Rielly said at locker cleanout day on May 20.

However, after all of the playoff failures with the Maple Leafs, a change of scenery would be best for both parties.

#4, Marco Rossi, Minnesota Wild

Marco Rossi is a pending RFA, and all signs point to him leaving the Minnesota Wild.

Rossi hasn't been given the role he wants, and he will likely sign an offer sheet or be traded. Rossi will be highly sought after this offseason as he can be a top-six forward in the NHL.

#5, JJ Peterka, Buffalo Sabres

The final player who needs a change of scenery is JJ Peterka of the Buffalo Sabres.

Peterka is an RFA and could be an offer sheet threat, but could also be traded. The star winger hasn't been happy with the Sabres lack of success, which is why he is likely to be moved.