The first day of free agency was a busy day around the NHL. With contract signings and money moving, what were the big takeaways, themes and player signings? We take a look.
Some may refer to this time of year as the off-season, but when the clock hit 9 a.m. Wednesday, NHL Free Agency was off to a roaring start with a flurry of players moving to new teams, contract signings and overall excitement.
Five Takeaways from Day 1 of Free Agency
Even with a flat salary cap, NHL GMs were fast to sign players from the opening bell. The money and years trended higher than last offseason and the Kraken did their part