NHL fans were excited about big free-agent signings, but some, like Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Elias Lindholm, underperformed in the 2024-25 season. Despite their struggles, each player has the potential to rebound next season, with Stamkos and Marchessault benefiting from a team-wide improvement for the Predators, while Lindholm showed promise towards the end of the season with the Bruins.
