NHL Free Agency

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 28: New York Rangers Winger Ryan Spooner (23) looks on during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on February 28, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.(Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ryan Spooner inks a two year deal with the New York Rangers

Minnesota Wild reward Jason Zucker with new deal after record year

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ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 21: Milan Lucic #27 and Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers look to score against the St. Louis Blues at Scottrade Center on November 21, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/NHLI via Getty Images)

Oilers look to stay competitive with a boost to forward depth

NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 05: Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) makes a save on Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler (26) during Game Five of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators, held on May 5, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Juuse is contained: Nashville Predators re-sign goaltender Saros

ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 12: Adam Henrique #14 of the Anaheim Ducks skates against the St. Louis Blues during his 500th NHL game on March 12, 2018 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks bolster depth by re-signing center Adam Henrique

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 12: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round against the New Jersey Devils during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 12, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Grading the Lightning’s signings

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs, poses with his jersey in the dressing room, after he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, at the Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Grading the Maple Leafs’ signings

BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 3: Ryan O'Reilly #90 of the Buffalo Sabres skates during an NHL game against the St. Louis Blues on February 3, 2018 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Grading the St. Louis Blues’ signings

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 20: Patrick Maroon #17 of the New Jersey Devils looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on March 20, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Patrick Maroon

St. Louis Blues steal Patrick Maroon on one-year deal

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Sidney Crosby #87"n talks with Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game against the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on May 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

What Pittsburgh Penguins’ projected lines look like after free agency

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 2: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators shoots the puck against the Winnipeg Jets at Canadian Tire Centre on April 2, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 31: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators looks down the ice against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings defeated the Senators 2-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erik Karlsson

Here’s how Lightning can still sign Erik Karlsson even after Kucherov extension

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 17: Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville and center Jonathan Toews (19) during the third period during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild on December 17, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Blackhawks won 4-1. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Grading the Blackhawks’ signings

WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 20: Ryan Reaves #75 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammates after scoring a second period goal against the Winnipeg Jets in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell MTS Place on May 20, 2018 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Grading the Golden Knights’ signings

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs, poses with his jersey in the dressing room, after he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, at the Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Biggest winners and losers of NHL free agency 2018

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 21: Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates scoring a goal during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks on December 21, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas defeats Chicago 4-0. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Grading the Stars’ signings

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 03: New Jersey Devils right wing Michael Grabner (40) during the third period of the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on April 3, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What can Michael Grabner provide for the Arizona Coyotes?

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 19: Boone Jenner #38 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the Washington Capitals in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Boone Jenner

Columbus re-signs Boone Jenner to already regrettable contract

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 25: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins celebrates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 Stanley Cup play-offs at TD Garden on April 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Maple Leafs 7-4. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

5 moves the Bruins can make to get back to the playoffs

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1 -John Tavares speaks to the media during the announcement.The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed John Tavares for seven years, $77 million. July 1, 2018. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Ice-Cold Takes Summer Tournament Round 1: Good dogs vs. bad offseason signings

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: President of Hockey Operations Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders (L) talks with Garth Snow during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Islanders’ once-promising offseason has taken a nosedive

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 11: New York Islanders Defenceman Calvin De Haan (44) in action during the third period of a regular season NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders on December 11, 2017, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Hurricanes makeover continues with Calvin de Haan signing

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Sidney Crosby #87"n talks with Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game against the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on May 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

NHL Free Agency: Grading the Penguins’ signings

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders attends the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Maple Leafs continue to fleece Islanders with NSFW trade

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 5: Jack Johnson #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 5, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jack Johnson

Penguins and Jack Johnson are not Better Together

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1 -Tavares posing with his jersey in the Leafs locker room.The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed John Tavares for seven years, $77 million. July 1, 2018. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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