Overview
- The Nashville Predators signed veteran players to address leadership and mentoring needs.
- The Carolina Hurricanes made big moves to reshape their lineup on the first day of free agency.
- The Anaheim Ducks overpaid for Alex Killorn but valued his leadership.
- Matt Duchene took a one-year deal with Dallas to prove himself and earn a bigger contract.
- Luke Schenn and Milan Lucic represented feel-good signings, allowing Schenn's career to be revived and Lucic to return where he won a Stanley Cup.