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2019 Best Free Agent Signings: The Central Division

The offseason drags on but honestly, hockey keeps cranking on. We take a look back at a couple of the best free-agent signings from the Central Division. It’s always best to take some time away to get a better perspective on anything involving dollar amounts. Anyway, here is where heaping praise on general managers is not frowned upon.

When combing through the signings, this was the division that was the most clear-cut. Let’s take a look at two players — Robin Lehner and Joe Pavelski.

Robin Lehner — G — Signed UFA with Chicago (1 year, $5 million)

This seems like more of a risk than it is in reality.