's free agency period started Friday, but there is still plenty of talent available.
Perhaps none of that talent is as noteworthy as defenseman Alex Pietrangelo and left-winger Taylor Hall. Adam Gretz of NBC Sports ranked them as the Nos. 1 and 2 free agents available this offseason, respectively, suggesting whichever team lands them will be among the biggest winners of the offseason.
With that in mind, here is the latest buzz surrounding both players.
Mystery Surrounding Alex Pietrangelo
Few players generated as many reports as Pietrangelo in the early portion of free agency.