When the 2024 free-agent market opened on July 1, we graded the top unrestricted free-agent signings. Approaching the end of the 2024 calendar year and one-third of the way through the 2024-25 NHL schedule, it's a good opportunity to revisit our evaluations.
Of the 18 players on our list, only three re-signed with their clubs. They included Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers and Patrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings.
Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Jake Guentzel were among those who moved on to other teams. The former two joined the Nashville Predators while the latter signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning.