It's been over a week since the NHL's unrestricted free-agent market opened on July 1. As usual, most of the best players were signed up within the first two days. Enough time has elapsed to assess the best and worst signings thus far.
The absence of top free-agent talent and the limited salary-cap space available for most teams resulted in fewer big-contract signings compared to previous years. Some teams still invested too much to address their roster needs, while others made more sensible acquisitions.
The following slideshow examines the best and worst NHL unrestricted free-agent signings since July 1. Player quality, contract terms and roster needs factored into this compilation. Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section below.
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Article written by Lyle Richardson