So to make sense of it all, here’s a list of the free-agent contracts we graded throughout the day.
The Florida Panthers signed right wing Sam Reinhart to an eight-year deal with an $8.625 million AAV.
Contract Grade: A+
Fit Grade: A+
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NHL contract grades: Panthers get waivers in Sam Reinhart deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed winger Jake Guentzel to a seven-year deal with a $9 million AAV.
Contract Grade: A
Fit Grade: A+
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NHL contract grade: Jake Guentzel is a good fit and good value for the Lightning
Steven Stamkos brings championship legacy to Predators
The Nashville Predators signed Steven Stamkos to a four-year contract with an $8 million AAV.
Contract Grade: B-
Fit Grade: A
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NHL contract grade: Steven Stamkos brings championship legacy to Nashville
The Bruins made smart buys by adding Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov
The Boston Bruins signed forward Elias Lindholm to a seven-year deal with a $7.75 million AAV and defenseman Nikita Zadorov to a six-year deal with a $5 million AAV.
Contract grade for Lindholm: A
Contract grade for Zadorov: b plus
Fits grades: more than one
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NHL contract grade: Bruins made smart buys by adding Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov
Hunters take bigger swings at Jonathan Marchessault, Brady skis
The Nashville Predators signed forward Jonathan Marchessault to a five-year deal with a $5.5 million AAV and defenseman Brady Skjei to a seven-year deal with a $7 million AAV.
Ski contract grade: b
Marchessault Contract Grade: a debt
Fits grades: b plus
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NHL contract grades: Predators make more big changes on Jonathan Marchessault, Brady Skee
Brandon Montour gives the Kraken what they need on the blue line
The Seattle Kraken signed defenseman Brandon Montour to a seven-year deal with a $7.14 million AAV.
Contract Grade: B-
Fit Grade: A
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NHL contract grade: Brandon Montour gives the Kraken what they need on the blue line
The Detroit Red Wings signed winger Patrick Kane to a one-year deal worth a $4 million salary and $2.5 million in incentives.
Contract Grade: A
Fit Grade: A-
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NHL contract grade: Patrick Kane remains with Red Wings on smart 1-year deal
Teuvo Teravainen returns to Blackhawks on 3-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed 29-year-old right wing Teuvo Teravainen to a three-year deal with a $5.4 million annual cap hit.
Contract Grade: A-
Fit Grade: A-
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NHL contract grade: Teuvo Teravainen returns to Blackhawks on 3-year deal
Devils get size and experience in Brett Pace, but at a high price
The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Brett Pace to a six-year deal with a $5.5 million AAV.
Contract Grade: B-
Fit Grade: A
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NHL contract grade: Devils get size and experience in Brett Pace, but at a high price
The San Jose Sharks signed Tyler Toffoli to a four-year deal worth $6 million per season.
Contract Grade: B+
Fit Grade: A-
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NHL contract grade: Sharks add Tyler Toffoli as potential Maclin Celebrini linemate
Canucks add win-now wingers Jake DeBrusk and Denton Heinen
The Vancouver Canucks have signed wingers Jake DeBrusk to a seven-year deal with a $5.5 million AAV and forward Denton Heinen to a two-year deal with a $2.3 million AAV.
DeBrusk Contract: B-
DeBrusk Fit: A
Heineen contract: B+
Heinen Fit: A
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NHL contract grade: Canucks add win-now wingers Jake DeBrusk and Denton Heinen
The Capitals blue line gets another boost in Matt Roy
The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Matt Roy to a six-year deal with a $5.75 million AAV.
Contract Grade: A-
Fit Grade: A-
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NHL contract grade: Capitals blue line gets another boost in Matt Roy
Blue Jackets took a chance on Sean Monahan by giving him 5 years
Columbus Blue Jackets sign Sean Monahan to five-year deal with $5.5 million AAV
Contract Grade: C-minus
Fit Grade: c-plus
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NHL contract grades: Blue Jackets take a chance on Sean Monahan by giving him 5 years
Blackhawks sign top free-agent goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a 2-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $3.3 million.
Contract Grade: A-
Fit Grade: A-
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NHL contract grade: Blackhawks sign top free-agent goaltender Laurent Brossoit to 2-year deal
Maple Leafs get richer with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a four-year deal with a $3.5 million cap hit and goaltender Anthony Stolarz to a two-year deal with a $2.5 million cap hit.
Ekman–Larsen Agreement Grade: B+
Stolarz Contract Grade: A
Fit Grade: A-
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NHL contract grades: Maple Leafs become more well-rounded with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz
Tyler Bertuzzi is a perfect fit for the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks signed winger Tyler Bertuzzi to a four-year deal with a $5.5 million AAV.
Contract Grade: A-
Fit Grade: A
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NHL contract grade: Bertuzzi suits up for Blackhawks, Bedard
Chris Tanev is worth the risk for Maple Leafs on long-term deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Chris Tanev to a six-year deal with a $4.5 million AAV.
Contract Grade: b
Fit Grade: A+
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NHL contract grades: Chris Tanev is worth the risk for Maple Leafs on long-term deal
Kraken took a costly gamble on Chandler Stephenson
The Seattle Kraken signed Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year deal worth $6.25 million AAV.
Contract Grade: C
Fit Grade: B-
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NHL contract grades: The Kraken took a costly gamble on Chandler Stephenson
(Photo of Sam Reinhart and Steven Stamkos: Eliot J. Schechter/1NHLI via Getty Images)
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