Grading every NHL team’s free-agency moves so far this offseason

Four days into 2026 NHL free agency, teams have been graded on their offseason moves by The Athletic's NHL staff, with assessments factoring in salary cap flexibility, trades, and re-signings. Notable moves include John Carlson and Bowen Byram changing teams, while the Anaheim Ducks traded Mason McTavish to St. Louis in exchange for futures. The free-agent class has been described as thin, with few high-impact players remaining on the market.