The 2023 NHL free agent frenzy is underway with several big names signing new contracts. The Nashville Predators bought out Matt Duchene and he subsequently signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Stars. The Predators also signed center Ryan O’Reilly to a four-year contract worth $18 million. Meanwhile, defenseman Dmitry Orlov inked a two-year, $15.5 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes, and Tyler Bertuzzi joined the Maple Leafs on a one-year contract.
Teams may also make trades to free up salary cap space, with players like Alex DeBrincat and Connor Hellebuyck rumored to be on the market.
Stay tuned to CBS Sports for updates on all the major moves of the NHL offseason.
