After a few chaotic years, the 2023 NHL free agency period is finally back on its usual day: July 1.
On Saturday, the NHL’s free agency period will open to all 32 teams, officially ushering in the start of summer season for hockey. With the Stanley Cup awarded and the 2023 NHL Draft still ongoing, free agency is the last big event of the hockey calendar until players hit the ice for training camp in the fall.
This year, the 2023 free agency class is a bit weaker than usual. While there is talent to be had, there are not as many superstar players up for grabs as there have been in the past. At the very least, that means NHL general managers will likely have to get creative in the form of trades to spice things up this summer.
With 12 p.m. ET on July 1 come and gone, here are the top 20 UFAs headed to market that you should watch out for.
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