My 10 Favorite Free Agent Signings so Far This Summer

This free agent period saw a record amount in terms of contract value so far, so which contracts do I like the best so far?
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[@MrXanderii]

The interesting part about Monahan is how valuable he can be as a mentor. He was a wonderful mentor for Suzuki and Slafkovsky etc. I imagine he can be a great mentor to Lindstrom and Fantelli.

[@NicholasBarthesJohnstontheIII]

That was one of the few changes I would make with his list. I love Monahan. I think he’ll be captain for CBJ. And I think he would have been assistant captain or captain to any other team he would have possibly gone too. As a Blues fan i didn’t think he fit our team right now, but still wanted him anyway. So for what CBJ got him for I think it’s super cheap for what he’ll do in the long run for Columbus.

[@wild_insomnia]

yep,Slafkovsky just broke 50 goal per season mark with Mony as a mentor... I just can't help myself to say this but Montreal is a mess. They'll never succeed with their current core.

[@ravimani3834]

Monny, is such a good player and I still wish he was a flames player. Wish him success and health in his time in the show.

[@mikedufour4829]

@@wild_insomnia you clearly aren't paying attention if you think montreal is a mess

[@glaframb]

@@mikedufour4829 it is more a work in progress . So far Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovskỳ played well together , the unknown is the trio on Alex NewHook, Kirby Dach and Joshua Roy / Josh Anderson. Eventually When Ivan Demidov will join the team thing will change again !

[@Windyyyyyyyyy]

Duclair to the islanders honestly feels like a slam dunk. Something that team could really use on the top 6 as well. I also really like that Vik Arvidsson deal for the Oilers, very good middle 6 upgrade

[@Realistic316]

not sure if Duclair is that good

[@deathgrinderb3284]

he should be a pred still.

[@Windyyyyyyyyy]

@@Realistic316he played very well for the sharks and bolts. IMO it isn’t a bad deal for the islanders. Also adds much needed speed

[@Bromslee]

@@Realistic316 That's my gut instinct as well about this one...

[@Realistic316]

@@Windyyyyyyyyy he isn’t even going to reach 30 points

[@Yo_Adrienne]

I'm biased, but I think the Teravainen signing is the best one. I never wanted to see him traded away, and this signing corrects that mistake. I'm happy that he was willing to return, and even happier that Bedard is getting more help. It's a good deal, too.

[@funkycedarsterrycoleman7811]

his homecoming feels wonderful!

[@robertr997]

Agree

[@DumbAndDumberMC]

Take care of him yall, we’re gonna miss him in Raleigh

[@mdd47]

Turbo is a great player, people will be shocked at how consistently good he is in all three zones, night after night. Dude almost never has a bad game

[@Divedown_25]

I would say Jeff Skinner from Sabres to Edmonton should be included in top 10.... 2 years 3M/year, Bargain

[@safertobeanonymous2224]

Except it’s a 1 year at 3 mil, not 2 years.

[@HappyTurtleTurtle]

@@safertobeanonymous2224 he'll be back..

[@winkletown8828]

But Edmonton still has that bum who did nothing 4 of the 7 finals games ..... 🤔🤔🤔 what was his name ...... McOverrated 🤣🤣🤣

[@de_prest]

@@winkletown8828the conn smythe winner?🤔

[@elomellow1623]

@@de_prest The guy is either trolling or lack brain cells. You won't gain much from interacting with him :P

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

#1 Jeff Skinner in Edmonton, no matter how you look at it, it’s extremely unlikely to be a flop, even if he only did 15-20 goals, Edmonton will take that at 3 mil AAV and run away with it ... all smiles. If uninjured and playing with Draisatl or McDavid or both, i can easily see a revival of his career at 35+ goals.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

and he finally gets to make the playoffs (presumably)

[@TheScotian82]

Maybe. I could see him working well with RNH. If they could ever figure out wingers for McDrai, thatd be a crazy good 3rd line (Mcloed-RNH-Skinner?)

[@frankytanky5076]

@@TheScotian82 I think the OIlers might actually run holloway with Drai. They have enough guys to spread out those guys over 3 lines now.

[@mithex8414]

@@TheScotian82 They should do Skinner-McDavid-Hyman Nuge-Leon-Arvidsson thats fucking lethal bro💀💀

[@devackroyd]

​@@frankytanky5076I can't imagine Skinner was acquired to play anything but top 6 minutes, whether it is with McDavid or Draisaitl. I also think breaking up that Janmark-Henrique-Brown 3rd line isn't a good idea, that line was Edmonton's best in the finals and should get time moving forward.

[@Bowman1999]

Marchessault is definitely motivated. Really like the Devils signing Pesce.

[@charlesberry9683]

Heinen earned this deal. Considering that he had a PTO contract last year..

[@DanielDK909]

I love that contract for Matt Roy. He's a solid defenseman. Can't wait to see him play in a Caps jersey.

[@Itzpork]

As a habs fan, I am glad we kept quiet but I will say if there is one player/contract I would have liked it would be Marchessault. Great deal for Nashville!

[@connorkenney6938]

It was the term more than the cap hit for Montreal. 5 years is too long with the new crop of players coming up. Next year will be the year for a splash in FA.

[@MachoManAndySavage125]

Him and stamkos talked before signing there, so I don’t think anyone else had much of a chance signing him.

[@Jean_Maurice]

Too long term

[@Jean_Maurice]

12:03 Marchessault too long term. 2 years too long imo

[@jameshuseby9931]

I love the Martinez contract help teach the young Defenseman how to win

[@DSMillwright]

Arvidsson, Skinner, Henrique, Janmark in Edmonton could all be in top 20.

[@mitcharmstrong8327]

as a Sharks fan i’m so happy to see smart signings and contracts again. As soon as we get out from under a vlasic we’re going to be golden I love the free agency adds Mike G doing really well

[@mercywilliams2698]

Really good!

[@yoholmes273]

Yeah buddy. I would say, The Sharks got a whole lot better.

[@Bromslee]

@@yoholmes273 Even though I am an Oilers fan, I wouldn't mind seeing the Sharks in the very least, making the first round. They kind of deserve it after a good off-season so far IMO.

[@zept2170]

I can't wait to see Pesce in Jersey. He basically said in an interview that he has always wanted to be a Devil being they were his hometown team and it seems he is pumped in being there. Also love that Tatar and Noesen are back, both were awesome in there time in Jersey and it seems they wanted to be back as well.

[@Cape-Dweller]

New coach, new D, new goaltending, Hamilton back, size up front. Looking forward to the season. LGD!

[@deathgrinderb3284]

the preds just got 2 insane players. i cant believe we have stamkos and marchessault now. the preds 2nd line next season will be better than our old 1st lines.

[@hockeyfan7100]

Those contracts will not age well. Don't think they were such great pickups for Nashville.

[@deathgrinderb3284]

@@hockeyfan7100 thats the stupidest thing ive ever heard. u heard hocky guy. if the contracts too long u dump them. doesnt get worse than johanson and duchene.

[@WestonNYR]

@@deathgrinderb3284 u aint gonna dump them for free, nashvile needs to get somewhere far these next few years now because it's their cup window, after that they may be in some trouble

[@mike8099m]

@@hockeyfan7100gotta agree Tampa made the right move

[@cory4129]

Nashville isn't looking longterm with these contracts. They are pushing for the next 2 to 3 years in hope to finally get over the hump before the team needs a rebuild.

[@JustBrowsing777]

Edmonton looks to be in great shape heading into next season, but I most like what Nashville has done so far in the off season. They had a fantastic first line last season and now they should have 2 very good lines. And somewhat surprisingly, still with Saros in net. Both teams looking great on paper, should be exciting for their fan bases.

[@BruinsForLife7]

Happy 4th of July to all Americans brothers and sisters from India 🇮🇳 ❤

[@yoholmes273]

🎆 👍

[@Bromslee]

Xoxo

[@malcolmcossar6447]

Thank You!👍🎆🎇🧨

[@JSawmill63]

❤️

[@TheBoringLameInvestor]

Thank you Hockey brotha!

[@speedyv6247]

Matt Roy was such an underrated pick up for washington.

[@WilliamBonney-gl2qf]

He got more $$$ than I thought

[@XaviRonaldo0]

@@speedyv6247 also goes to show PLD probably isn't the cancer he's cracked up to be

[@winkletown8828]

Roy is a solid player. Too bad Utah, Jersey or Carolina didn't open their checkbooks

[@NancyBortolussi-fj6br]

I totally agree on that the Marchessault deal made by the Predators was the best deal! As a die hard Knights fan from day 1, my heart is broken. He will be missed terribly by fans, but even more so by his teammates! Marchy was 100% correct in saying that management did not try to keep him! $3,000,000 contract for 3 years for everything that he has become? Really? That was an insult to his and our intelligence! This is a player who has gotten stronger and better every year! In his seventh year with the Knights, he did not miss1 single game in the regular season and the 7 games of the postseason. He had more hat tricks, more goals and more assists than the other players! Karlsson, Eichel and Stone - players that they kept - spent weeks off from injury and never came back to 100%. Who was the player who had to kick in when they were on their extended time offs? Marchy was there and performed. How much is Karlsson making? How much is Stone making? How much is Eichel making? What McCrimmon did was not fair and not right! The hell of it is, he got nothing in return to replace Marchy. It will be three to four years before the Knights are looked upon as contenders for the Cup. You can’t give away half of the winning team and expect to win. Their goal is not win, but to save money! Nashville will wipe up the ice with the Knights! Go Marchy!

[@robertr997]

Good assessment. So they offered him the same crap Tampa offered Stamkos. Now they can watch the Preds win

[@rhyta5042]

Sadly you shouldn't be surprised by Vegas management. Look how they treated Fleury, it was so low class. Hope Marchessault kicks it this year

[@WilliamBonney-gl2qf]

Barry Trotz went all in...the Preds are gonna be an interesting team to watch

[@samslone9457]

Got much older and expensive

[@winkletown8828]

​@@samslone9457they got much more offensive firepower too. Which they desperately needed.

[@sameold5050]

They're eager to go far while Saros is still in his prime.

[@notthischannel]

Winning the off season never seems to actually translate to regular season success. Nashville should be good, but we will see.

[@tehbeernerd]

I’m glad the Sharks and Blackhawks were active. They’re not going to be good next season, but at least they’ll be respectable.

[@GizmoBeach]

Nope. Two more seasons, then they can take aim at respectable. You don’t go from 32nd in Goals Allowed/32nd in Goals For like these two teams did respectively, to respectable in a few months. Has Anaheim? It’s a five-year process, three if a lot of moolah’s spent and that can be a negative if things don’t work out.

[@andrewblakeslee8709]

⁠@@GizmoBeachThe Blackhawks and Sharks could be the two worst teams in the NHL again and still be respectable

[@winkletown8828]

​@@GizmoBeachwhat were the Blackhawks worst areas? Shooting and defense. Bedard now has people to pass the puck to, so that's one big problem solved. You don't think these additions aren't going to make the better? Teuvo and Bertuzzi are going to motivate the team on both ends of the ice? When the sneak a few W's off of teams they shouldn't beat, feel free to eat your crow. I'm not saying they're playoff bound, but they're going to be a much different team than you just saw. As far as the sharks however, they'll likely remain bottom feeders for the next 275 years or so. Losing is the culture in SJ. No single draft pick is going to remedy that. I'll happily cheer everytime they suffer another L. They d🎉deserve to have a team at this point. " we here in SJ have a plan for our 87 year rebuild" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Vdoom777]

Roy is the best signing to me. I'm a Kings and this cat is worth every penny. He makes that right side impenetrable to shots and make the occasional nifty offensive play as well. Also, the Talbot signing is great for the Wings. Not sure why that wasn't mentioned, but Tal is a high-quality goalie at only 2.5 mil cap for 2 years. That is a bargain for a highly competitive athlete that he is and he made the Allstar team last season. How often do you get an Allstar for that price?

[@yoholmes273]

Happy 4th of July to all my American friends. 🎆 Thank you to the Mr. & Mrs. Hockey Guy family for all that they do. 🫡 The best game you can name is the good old hockey game 🏒

[@mrsir4274]

You're the best. Thanks so much for your hockey insight.

[@winkletown8828]

Great video, great list, thank you for your continuous effort and content. 🍻

[@Bromslee]

Shannon, you're a Legend, thank you for your service, love your vids! looking forward to the next season!

[@stuharcan]

Nashville at this time i would think has to be considered a cup contender

[@billmurphy9921]

4 former Canes on the list. Yes, Ghost counts as a former Cane as well… All quality players. Pesce has gotten slower the last cpuple seasons. That contract may not age well. Totally agree on all others. I will miss seeing Turbo, Skjei, and Neosen in Canes sweaters.

[@FFSRayy]

Not to mention NJD also already got Kovacevic (quite underrated) and Dillon as defensive D. Pesce at a 6x5.5 is just overkill especially considering their goalies had a bad xGSA.

[@funkycedarsterrycoleman7811]

i so like teuvo so much that i referred to the canes as the Teravaina Hurricanes. glad to have him back in chicago!

[@GWh135]

Cam Atkinson to TBL for 900k is a great under-the-radar signing too. He could put up some big points there and on a very cheap contract

[@terrylogan9421]

The sound the marker makes on the board is soo therapeutic and my favourite trade is Hakanpaa to the lafs

[@Derceto00]

Always liked Monahan, and wish him the best. Met him once in Calgary. Just seemed like such a grounded, cool guy. Wished he had gone to Edmonton this off-season, but, being reunited with his former teammate in Gaudreau, could revitalize them both. Loved the Skinner signing in Edmonton myself. A nice change of scenery. No expectations of the world on his shoulders. A reasonable cap hit for certain. He can stay out of the spotlight in Edmonton, and just.............. play. I have a feeling both Skinner, and Monahan, are both gonna have pretty nice seasons this year, barring any unforeseen injuries or anything.

[@mgguygardening]

Shannon, you never cease to amaze me with your video ideas. This one is great, especially because I respect your opinion on both players and teams and you outline well why you think these signings are beneficial to the teams.

[@distanttravelers]

Jeff Skinner is best signing, it will be what the Oilers need to win the cup.

[@TheKisj]

I sure hope so, if he can stay injury free

[@missstar219]

0 playoff experience jeff skinner😭😭

[@Khalrua]

Happy fireworks everyone!!😊

[@Bromslee]

Happy Independence day! Remember too look out for your fingers when ripping fireworks, my amazing southern neighbors! The more patriotism the better nowadays! May God smile on North America forever! And Hockey too!

[@HockeyMC5989]

Had high hopes going into last season for the Devils but this off season seems to be different. Really cant wait to see how everything comes together

[@mikepaquet4163]

As a caps fan I am very excited we got roy he's been one of my random favorite players and couldn't be happier the caps got em combined with robbing Ottawa of chychrun I think the defense is gonna look a lot better this year for the caps.

[@user-sl9zb9mp9m]

Nashville is going to be scary next year trotz is doing very well as a hm

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

The capitals are having a fantastic offseason...

[@nrXic]

I can't see how Skinner's signing isn't on this list. Sure, it's 1 year, but at $3 million it's a steal.

[@oliversnodgrass8097]

Kings are banking on Brandt Clark to fill in for Roy but with some more offensive

[@mjk06]

Interested too see what Terror-senko does in Detroit. Or does he ask for a trade half way through the season again :P

[@sirve6028]

so happy we got pesce!!!

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

The Henrique deal excites me the most. I can’t believe we pulled it off.

[@Kinesicz]

Now do worst!

[@creamcheesewonton420]

Warren Foegele to LA and Yakov Trenin to Minnesota and Nikita Zadorov to Boston are my top 3

[@johnthiel7422]

Spot on. I couldn't argue against anything that you said. That being said, it will come down to injuries. Hopefully, these guys are healthy for a good, entertaining year in the NHL.

[@LateNightOddity]

Another good video as you so often do. Also, as a fellow lefty, I have to say your ability to write on a whiteboard left-handed, legibly and without smudging is very impressive. And I like the Gostisbehere and Heinen contracts myself.

[@chadg2696]

Hopefully I eat my words, but Imagine Dallas getting Matt Roy, or Pesce, or just about anything other than Dumba and Lyubushkin.

[@vancitycanucks]

Myers for $3Mx3 actually may be the low-key winner if you look at other comparable defensemen.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

Sure a good deal but he doesn't count. The list is for players who signed with new teams.

[@ELias-vn5yv]

are you going to do an offseason power rankings?

[@watching9317]

we'll miss you marchy

[@Tbiblaine23]

I think the preds definitely got a great deal for Marchessault, it’s insane we were able to get him for under 6 years and 6 million.

[@kftc1980]

He scores goals, he works hard, and he’s a fun, likable character. However, there are some serious holes in his game beyond that. Ideally he is the only the trigger man, because he is a turnover machine in the neutral zone, and loses a lot of battles along the boards. There is no lukewarm with him, you’ll be jumping out of your seat, or cursing him.

[@christopherkuzek9816]

excellent dive brother i really liked the canucks d core upgrades too. you'll like desharnais

[@Peksisarvinen]

I definitely prefer Skinner's contract over Arvidssons. Skinner has more offensive upside, the contract is cheaper, plus Arvidsson is or at least has been a massive diver. Having said that, I'm really looking forward to seeing how the two perform in Edmoton. Both contracts could end up being massive value if their offensive numbers get the Zach Hyman treatment playing with the Oilers. Oilers' depth was massively underrated last year, and a lot of people ended up looking pretty stupid for calling them a one or two man team. I wonder what those people are going to say this year in an attempt to discredit the Oilers.

[@ketuwonder5118]

Just a thought - Yes Edmonton had/has explosive offence but quite often I saw Warren Foegele score with his own effort and not when McDavid and Draisaidl and company was on the ice... I think he will get even more ice time with Los Angeles and will raise some eyebrows..

[@happycanayjian1582]

Yeah, he’s a hard worker. Hopefully he can continue to excel with the Kings.

[@mikehudson6566]

I liked Foegele in Edmonton. He did have a tendency to disappear though. Hope he does well in LA.

[@brianp-c1609]

Foegle almost completely disappeared in the playoffs when the Oilers really needed him. It was difficult to watch from how his regular season went to being an almost non factor in critical games.

[@_Angry_Potato_]

Foegele only really consistently scored when he was on Drais line, this season at least. Without Drai he was very patchy. Very hard worker though, he just needs to figure out how to actually finish

[@OilersHD97]

Foegele is extremely prone to bad choices with the puck and has very little finish. This is why he was scratched vs Dallas. His numbers went down come playoff time unless he was stapled to Draisaitl, though every once in a while he will have a great individual effort. Good forechecker with a good motor though. Hope he does well.

[@brianbdb]

Shannon, you have such nice handwriting.

[@TheScotian82]

Not sure how 2 yrs @ $4m for Arvidsson carries risk, but this was fun!

[@unique_package5370]

He is very injury prone. If he stays healthy it’s a good signing, if he can’t then it’s not. That’s why it carries some risk

[@oliversnodgrass8097]

Look forward to you daily shots

[@brAnd7onX87]

The guentzel signing should be top 10. He is gonna put up big points with TB power play and if he plays on same line as kucherov.

[@eliaminator2313]

Duclair or DeBrusk are my 2 best value deals from the FA class so far

[@samslone9457]

I am Canucks fan and debrusk didn't exactly come cheap. His stats don't deserve this pay but do have a feeling hi could settle in nicely. I'd like to see him with Miller.

[@MachoManAndySavage125]

As a bruins fan, that JD contract is going to be hit or miss. Will you get the JD that played his best season next to Krejci? Or will you get the dude that maddens you by disappearing for weeks on end. He’s very talented but disappears a lot and is a horribly streaky scorer. I’m a huge fan of the kid but I’m glad they passed on that contract

[@nickmacdaddy6850]

These are some wild choices

[@CowsR4me]

maybe Arvidsson is brought in for ltir shenanigans, big brain move

[@devackroyd]

To be fair to RV, when healthy he is a hell of a player, very tenacious with great finish (even though he's Swedish).

[@WestonNYR]

@@devackroyd all swedish no finnish

[@pucksfromthepinetree]

I can appreciate that you are writing on the board as you go! Good work sir. Was super sad that Heinen didn't stay in Boston. Good get for VAN!!!! And I've been a huge Roy fan for years too. Had him in fantasy leagues for a couple years. Another one I wished BOS would have targeted.

[@LiminalMan777]

The Avs re-signing Drouin and Middlestadt made me the happiest. But I'm quite excited to see what Nashville can do with the new talent.

[@creamcheesewonton420]

They gave mittlestadt too much money. His QO was only 2.6

[@LiminalMan777]

@@creamcheesewonton420 maybe, but it just felt like the right move for their second line.

[@deadpool-mp3gb]

Cam Atkinson to the Bolts i feel was an under rated move.

[@alekslee3978]

My father and I call Matt Roy “Mattrick Roy”

[@nolanthemlgpro6262]

Good evening! How would you feel about looking at previous year's free agency, and comparing how you felt at the time with how those contracts played out?

[@patward8542]

Loved the Chicago jersey Shannon

[@louied2613]

Dam the marker squeaking kills me !

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Yes but it OLD SCHOOL TO IT

[@JD200_]

@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987I remember when markers were the new school and chalk was the old school 😂

[@xxtuddlexx]

I hadn't really thought about it but at this point after like what 7 or 8 years I think I've probably heard shannon ask me to subscribe well over 1000 times.

[@funkycedarsterrycoleman7811]

it's not you he's asking, it's the dips who haven't yet

[@warrenjones744]

I like the Marchessault contract perhaps the best. He's a fun player to watch and Nashville in general is pretty exciting to watch as well. On paper they should do well this coming season if all the gears mesh. But then again....Look out! Here come the Oilers It's gonna be fun to see unfold. Now....sigh... if only my poor downtrodden Flyers could get some airspeed! Cheers Shannon, thank you sir for your hard work.

[@paulschilling3117]

Love this vid. Maybe next time include age and position. Just a thought. Also, how about a top 10 improved teams?

[@douglassun8456]

Agree about Arvidsson, but his durability really is a big question. Based on what the Kings know about him, playing a full, healthy season is not something you should count on at this point.

[@Habu12]

You a whole new set of Kings magnets to make, bud! 😁

[@mmcb2910]

As a Pens fan, I'm incredibly disappointed that Danton Heinen didn't force us to extend him 2 seasons ago, given how good he was the season prior and last season. Hopefully he fits better in Vancouver than he did here.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

I would have expected Teuvo to fetch more when signing with a rebuilding team.

[@PapaJu1ce]

As a sens fan I’m glad to see Branny getting an opportunity elsewhere. He’s at least a top 6 defenseman and I still believe he can be a top 4 D. This past year his quickness and tenacity showed how he can be effective despite his smaller frame. Doesn’t really have the opportunity in Ottawa he might get on another team, but I’m worried Colorado might be a similar issue.

[@TWolves2016]

I would love to see a video of the 10 contracts (or fewer) that are most likely to age poorly

[@atomic_hok]

Id much rather have the canucks have too many players so that it forces them at camp to all bring their A game and make the roster spots available a competitive battle for who deserves it most

[@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge]

I know it's still early in the offseason but so far, it feels hard to tell which team might end up last in the standings next year : San Jose and Chicago improved, Utah and Colombus as well, Montreal is mostly betting on their young core taking another step, so that leaves Anaheim maybe?

[@safertobeanonymous2224]

Foegle was often up for trade talks because he couldn’t live up to his previous contract most years He won’t score 3.5 worth Monnahan also feels unlikely to make it 5 years there.

[@MachoManAndySavage125]

I don’t like either of those contracts

[@mike8099m]

I agree! People forget a season ago a team paid a first to get rid of him.

[@Kazahad1110]

When you gunna make a video where you build your "dream team", cap compliant and all? I'd be intrigued to see your thoughts, as well as your team name.

[@pa-james9220]

Honestly shocked Heinen signed for under $3 on a 2 year. This was his chance to get paid. Oilers will miss Foegele, even with the skill they brought in. I'd rather have Marchessault over Monahan for equal contracts. But, Skinner was my favourite contract signing overall.

[@OilersHD97]

I personally disagree. He was very frustrating. If he had finish he could score 30, he finally produced stapled to a top 5 center in the league this year, but far too many turnovers at very bad times. Good forechecker with good effort level though. To me he is 3rd liner

[@jordannijjar5414]

Skinner has never made the Playoffs... Poor fella.

[@ajgjeter]

Sean Durzi watching this video like what the hell did i do to this guy 😂

[@stealthy.mammoth]

With the Oilers there's no need for Arvidson to stay healthy through the 82 games, but it's critical he's healthy for 16 wins in the postseason.

[@Mr.Pants45]

Preds are going to be dangerous next year.

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

As a division rival, I still think the Maple Leafs did a good job with the free agency signings with the sole exception being Chris Tanev's deal. Giving a long term deal to a player already in his thirties and plays a tough, defensive game has LTIR written all over it in the back end of that contract. Perhaps intentional to recoup cap?

[@thearmourboy3254]

As a Nashville fan I'm obviously biased but I think the Marchessault deal turns out to be pretty darn good. Even if he slips to 20-25g guys that's still a solid contract especially if the cap continues to rise. I think it kind of balances out the Stamkos one and keeps it from being as rough as it could be.

[@alekslee3978]

As a Nashville fan I argued against acquiring marchy, stammer and skjei But I have never been as excited for my teams future as I am now! IN GMBT WE TRUST

[@thinglizzy2311]

I changed from team Girls to team Boys and got a huge extension. 🎉

[@aaronreeve1414]

I recently filled a gap in Team Girls’ roster.

[@defaultuser1447]

I don't know how you can't have as your number one the block-buster signing by the Blues of Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Cup #2 is in the bag!

[@TheRAGE154]

Foegele on the second line with Moore - Danoult - Foegle

[@unique_package5370]

Pretty sure Danault going to line 3 and Byfield going line 2 center

[@rhyta5042]

I'm still shocked by the Bolts letting Sergachev go to Utah. Now that's going to help a lot.

[@RRaquello]

I loved Monahan & Gaudreau in their Flames days, but their peak was about 6 years ago and I don't know if you can go back in time. It never seems to work. But if they can be 80% of what they were with Calgary, it could be a good deal. Maybe something will finally work for Columbus. You can't be wrong ALL the time.

[@omfg322]

I would honestly put debrusk over heinen simply because he fills the needs of top 6 winger for petterson, playoff beast and a good cap hit

[@mikedufour4829]

only deal i think wasnt either too long or much or both was Marchessault

[@claytoncunningham8353]

Brown in Edmonton was not to bad either.

[@linalajnas]

All fingers crossed for Brännström. He is a great player.

[@jonny_vdv]

I'm a little surprised the Tarasenko signing didn't make your Top 10 list.

[@jayjayson9613]

I really wanted the Bruins to get Duclair or Arvidson. Either would've been a perfect fit for our top 6, great pick-ups by their respective teams.