We tier teams based on how our staff thinks each club should go about pursuing one of the biggest UFAs to hit the market in years.

Second, the Hurricanes are a perennial playoff club, reaching the Eastern Conference Final twice in the last three seasons. Marner's two-way game would fit well within head coach Rod Brind'Amour's system, and his offensive skills would be a significant boost to their scoring punch.

From Utah's need for a franchise face to Chicago's Bedard partnership opportunity, multiple teams could benefit from adding the offensive playmaker.