Wednesday’s Dump and Chase: Free Agent Frenzy

Lots of free agent news to start your Free Agent Wednesday...let’s go!

Nashville Predators News

Who can replace Calle Järnkrok for the Nashville Predators? | On the Forecheck
Jeff takes a look at some free agent possibilities.

Breakdown: Nashville Predators 2021 Draft Class, Part II | On the Forecheck
Excellent draft coverage, round two.

Nashville Re-Signs Three, Qualifies RFAs | On the Forecheck
RFA season.

Around the League

What's next for Vegas after trading 'face of the franchise' Fleury?
They're gonna go after Jack Eichel.

Ovechkin signs five-year, $47.5 million contract with Capitals
The Great 8 will be a Capital for life.

Holtby will have contract bought out by Canucks
Braden Holtby would be a great free agent pickup for a team needing a backup.

Free agency preview: 15 takes on the 50 most-coveted UFAs
Where does Dougie go?

Trudeau says Canadiens' selection of Logan Mailloux shows 'lack of judgment'
I'll let PM Trudeau say it.

Armia agrees to four-year contract to stay with Canadiens | NHL.com
This is a great signing by the Canadiens.

Blue Jackets' Laine accepting $7.5M qualifying offer for 2021-22 season
I had kinda wondered if Patrik Laine would seek another trade.

Jones contract to be bought out by Sharks | NHL.com
Martin Jones would make another great backup goalie somewhere.

MacDermid traded to Avalanche by Kraken
Kurtis MacDermid was a Kraken for like...4 days.

Canucks sign Conor Garland to five-year, $24.75M contract
This is a solid signing by Vancouver.

Philadelphia Flyers Keith Yandle Florida Panthers New York Rangers | TSN.ca
Keith Yandle is a Flyer.

Henrik Lundqvist NHL career medical clearance | TSN.ca
Could Hank become a Predator?

Chicago Blackhawks 2021 NHL offseason: team reportedly acquired Marc-Andre Fleury from Vegas Golden Knights | Second City Hockey
Our friends at Second City Hockey cover the "Flower" deal here.

Montreal Canadiens Phillip Danault NHL Free Agency | TSN.ca
This makes a ton of sense for Phil Danault.

Minnesota Wild to go after Alex Goligoski in free agency | Hockey Wilderness
A quasi homecoming might be in order for the veteran defender.

If Kirill Kaprizov wants a center, get him a center: UFA options for a center | Hockey Wilderness
What the boy wants, he should get, and the boy wants someone good to play with.