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Pucks in Depth: Five Of The Worst NHL Free Agent Signings

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We’re just a few days into free agency and there has been no shortage of signings general managers will undoubtedly regret as time passes. In no particular order, let’s take a closer look at five that stand out.

Dan Girardi – Tampa Bay Lightning – Two years, $3 million per

Today’s NHL is all about skating, moving the puck, and transitioning from defense to offense as quickly as possible. Girardi excels in zero of those things.

He’s lost a step with age, he isn’t good breaking out of the zone, and he will bring little to nothing to the table in terms of offense.