Free Agency Day One: The Moves That Shook the League

The first day of NHL free agency delivered exactly what you'd expect - a flurry of signings, surprising destinations, and at least a few head-scratching decisions that'll be debated in bars for months. Teams came out swinging with their cap space, and the market moved faster than anyone anticipated, creating both winners and losers before the sun set. The ripple effects of these opening moves are already reshaping playoff odds and contention windows across the league.