Things could be looking up for the Chicago Blackhawks after a couple of miserable National Hockey League campaigns.

Mrázek is open to being traded ahead of Friday’s deadline, but that might be a long shot, given his cap hit ($4.25 million), the extra year he has left, and the Blackhawks’ inability to retain salary on any more contracts. So he might have to wait for a summer trade or buyout. In the meantime, he plans on being a good pro.

How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on eight big names.