Free Agency Firestorm Hits NHL | Fayetteville News

NHL free agency is heating up with big names still unclaimed—Patrick Kane, 37 and a three-time Cup champ, leads the pack, joined by Tarasenko, Mantha, and veteran Giroux chasing his first ring. Over 55 players changed teams this week, inked deals worth $360M+, and defenseman Bowen Byram is poised to become the highest-paid blueliner with a $12.5M average annual salary starting in 2027 after his trade to Chicago. GMs are taking a breather post-draft frenzy but remain alert for roster upgrades. The Devils are eyeing Utah’s Barrett Hayton with an offer sheet, while Dallas’ Jason Robertson reportedly rejected a trade. With the cap hitting a record $104M, teams can re-sign stars but face tighter competition for depth—strategy and negotiation are the name of the game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8295d40f58bd2ad