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Despite a flurry of league activity on the first day of free agency, useful players are still available.

Carlson's puck-carrying isn't as dominant these days, but he still makes things happen in the offensive zone.

Carlson hit free agency and signed with the Lightning even after the Carolina Hurricanes traded for his rights earlier in the week.

In total, New York added seven new players on Wednesday plus three draft picks. What should fans make of all the activity?

The veteran forward remained unsigned through late Wednesday night, the first day of 2026 free agency.

The Red Wings addressed two of their biggest needs, but the strength of the Atlantic Division makes for a grim landscape.

Andersen, 36, was in net for 13 of the Carolina Hurricanes' 16 wins during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Here are the best and worst deals signed in the early going of the NHL's free-agent frenzy.

The offer sheet is the first since the St. Louis Blues successfully offer-sheeted Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg in 2024.