This summer has had everything. Trades, offer sheets, front office shake-ups, top-10 draft pick movement and more. The trade market has been extremely active, with players such as Brady Tkachuk, Bowen Byram, Vincent Trocheck, Darnell Nurse, Mason McTavish and Jordan Kyrou all on the move, among others. The No. 9 draft pick was flipped twice, and a top-five pick was traded (post-lottery) for the first time since 2008. The Zach Werenski situation spiraled into a vetoed trade to the Stars, then settled. The threat of offer sheets facilitated trade movement. Then actual offer sheets were tendered, first to Barrett Hayton, then to Leo Carlsson, and the latter has the potential to change the salary landscape for up-and-coming stars. All of this comes on the heels of a big year across hockey — one highlighted by franchise-altering trades, the Olympics, growth across the PWHL and a banger of a Stanley Cup Final. The offseason has actually built on that momentum, for a change. So there’s been a lot to get hyped about around the NHL this summer. Did the Panthers and Lightning fleece the Leafs?Sean McIndoe and Jonas SiegelWhat comes nextHype-o-meter: 6/10While the early frenzies around the draft and free agency may have quieted down, the offseason isn’t over yet. Just look at what is unfolding in Detroit. The organization announced general manager Steve Yzerman is moving into a senior adviser role, effectively marking the end of an era. That decision alone was on the radar, considering how disappointing the “Yzerplan” has been. But the domino effect is what is really exciting here. The Red Wings now have to hire a new general manager and navigate the Dylan Larkin situation. If he stays now that Yzerman has been replaced, teams such as the Golden Knights and Wild may have to reconsider their next steps after a relatively quiet offseason. If he goes, it will have a ripple effect through the trade market. Larkin isn’t the only name lingering on the trade board. There is still the Connor Hellebuyck situation to unravel, and Jason Robertson’s, which is on a ticking clock with his arbitration hearing coming up. The Ducks likely have to shed some salary to fit Cutter Gauthier’s next contract, after matching the Flyers’ $18 million offer for Leo Carlsson. And there is still the potential for more offer sheets, with unsigned RFAs such as Simon Edvinsson and Adam Fantilli. If the remaining free agents of the 2026 class aren’t interesting enough, there are 2027 stars bound to extend early — such as Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes, who could shake up the NHL salary landscape even more with true MVP-caliber contracts. Front offices are diversifyingHype-o-meter: 6.5/10Whenever there is a front-office vacancy in the NHL, well-known traditional names will always be in the mix. In Detroit, that list includes Brendan Shanahan, Jim Nill and Marc Bergevin. But the field is expanding and evolving.That same list for the Red Wings’ role includes more untraditional names with more diverse experiences. There is the agent path that Kent Hughes and Bill Zito are carving out, thanks to their respective successes in Montreal and Florida. And there’s the data-driven approach. Eric Tulsky’s rise highlights that best, from blogging and consulting to working his way up through roles in the Hurricanes’ analytics department and front office. Winning a championship in just his second season as general manager could open the door for other teams to explore this route. The Devils already have, in naming Sunny Mehta general manager. Maybe it inspires the Red Wings or the next team with a vacancy to think more outside the box, with names such as Sam Ventura, Darryl Metcalf, Alexandra Mandrycky or Tim Barnes.