Kevin Stenlund

He didn't stand out much, but Stenlund was a fine bottom-six forward for the Jets in 2022-23. He racked up nine points and 63 shots in a career-high 54 games. The 26-year-old will get a change of scenery after he went unqualified by Winnipeg and was subsequently signed with Florida over the summer. The big issue is that Stenlund may have trouble staying in the Panthers' lineup this year given his lack of scoring prowess. The team rounded out its bottom-six depth with Evan Rodrigues and Steven Lorentz over the summer, and Stenlund lacks the physical edge that has complemented the Panthers' fast pace of play.

The 24-year-old split last season between the NHL (32 games) and AHL (33 games) and scored six goals at each level. Stenlund has good size and hockey IQ and profiles best as the center on a checking line due to his merely adequate skating and lack of high-end offensive skills, but the Jackets' new-found depth up the middle could push him to a wing this season if he wins a regular spot in the lineup.