NHL Free Agency 2026 Recap: Every Big Signing & Surprise Move | Ep 206

The episode kicks off with the Zach Werenski saga — why he’s staying in Columbus, what changed behind the scenes, and how this decision reshapes the Blue Jackets’ future. From there, we dive straight into the biggest trades at the start of NHL free agency, breaking down the marquee names who were shipped to new teams and how those moves shift the league landscape. Next, we cover the wave of re‑signings and contract extensions, highlighting the players who chose stability, the teams that locked down their core pieces, and the deals that will matter most long‑term. Finally, we wrap with the biggest free‑agency signings, spotlighting the players who found new homes, the surprises, the steals, and the signings that will define the offseason.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | [email protected]  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD  (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (02:02) Werenski Saga  (07:05) Trades Happening  (20:17) Extensions/Re-Signs  (38:50) Free Agency Signings  (51:08) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.