2022 NHL free agency live tracker:

Regarding the Hurricanes, there are a number of positions where Carolina will need to make some changes in order to complete up the roster. There are 16 Canes players still under contract .

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[{"selector":"#anim-b8002756-16f3-455f-aec8-d9eba89ed1ea [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The yearly free-agent market for the NHL began on Wednesday at noon ET. Expect, as per usual, a frenzy of contract signings over the coming days as general managers compete to

[{"selector":"#anim-c2d789be-d7e5-4ab7-b153-f667ff3e8b57 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(4.071428582863586%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Finally, the day has here. At noon on Wednesday, NHL free agency officially begins as teams around the league work to strengthen their respective squads in preparation for the 2022–23 season.

[{"selector":"#anim-c3c10c32-819f-4af7-867a-256a1b101df5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(13.214285751399348%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Kadri had a career year last year, which is uncommon for guys his age. And that's why clubs considering signing Kadri in free agency would want to exercise a bit of buyer caution.

[{"selector":"#anim-e01b095f-ad4e-471b-9f7c-9da4b3ec27fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Ducks haven't been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since making it to the Conference Final in 2017, but Strome will be a reliable postseason player for them.

[{"selector":"#anim-8cee21cd-a8bc-4740-a559-81c50181f047 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In his relocation to the West Coast, Strome won't be alone. Prior to the announcement of Strome's contract, Frank Vatrano, a former player with the Rangers,

[{"selector":"#anim-3ed2e89c-4bfb-48cf-a4f3-5a94ccb35d25 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-6.357142874997525%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] One of the top free agents has been taken off the market. Star winger Filip Forsberg was re-signed by the Predators on Monday to an eight-year deal for $68 million ($8.5 million average yearly value).

[{"selector":"#anim-4866d4bd-421c-4e2c-8bdb-c7cc46dcdec0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Johnny Gaudreau is unquestionably the best free agent in the 2022 class, as was already said. The Flames are under a lot of pressure after winning the Pacific Division and having a successful season.