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NHL free agency 2023: Bargain options that can play valuable roles

NHL free agency began just 10 days ago, but excitement has already died down considerably, as almost all of the top players have found new homes.

There are some exceptions, like Vladimir Tarasenko and Matt Dumba — as well as players with uncertain futures like Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci — but most of the guys remaining are lower-profile types.

Just because the free-agent market has been picked over, though, doesn't mean there's no value to still be found.

Every year, there are players who sign a little later into the summer who make an impact, and this year will be no exception.