Before NHL free agency even opened up on July 1, the Central Division saw a major shakeup when the Nashville Predators acquired P.K. Subban from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for captain Shea Weber. It served as the perfect appetizer to what turned out to be a busy weekend.
Here's a recap of how each team in the Central fared:
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks made perhaps the most team-friendly signing by inking defenseman Brian Campbell to a one-year deal that carries a $1.5 million cap hit. It's an incredible bargain for a team that needs every penny to stay below the salary cap ceiling, and his willingness to take a hometown discount gives general manager Stan Bowman some extra flexibility when filling out the remainder of the roster.