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2024 Offseason part 1
NHL Free Agency 2024:
Forwards:
The headliner of this offseason will be forward Steven Stamkos. Coming off an all-star season, Stamkos is still an elite quality offensive player and a huge addition to any top line. Two way centre Elias Lindholm will also be a major move, unable to make a deal with Calgary or St Louis, he will be facing the open market. A very memorable postseason will have boosted Anthony Beavillier's asking price as he looks for his third NHL team. The other major free agent forwards are Sammy Blais, Viktor Arvidsson and Sam Lafferty. The New York Rangers are also yet to agree to a deal with Kaapo Kakko, but as a restricted free agent there are no thoughts of him moving teams for now.
Defensemen:
The free agent options on the blue line are a bit thinner with Filip Hronek headlining the class. The shock Conn Smythe winner would be a strong addition to any powerplay and scouts believe there is more to come from him. Brady Skjei, John Klingberg and Erik Gustafsson are other more veteran options.
Goalies:
After a huge class of goalies retiring in the offseason, many teams will be looking for options to replace them. Matt Murray is one of the best free agent options in netminders this offseason as teams may struggle to find goalie upgrades on the free agent market.
Day 1:
Carolina trades former 2nd round pick RD Scott Morrow to Florida, for AHL centre Zac Dalpe and a 4th round pick in 2024
Colorado trades Ryan Johansen to San Jose, picking up exciting 19 year old power forward Kasper Halttunen
Vancouver trades Phil Di Guiseppe and the rights to Artyom Manukyan to Carlolina for Jordan Staal (25 % salary retained)
Anaheim sends Ross Johnston to Philadelphia in exchange for 20 year old Ethan Samson
Day 2:
Boston sends Morgan Geekie to New Jersey for Curtis Lazar
DRAFT LOTTERY
Calgary does not move during the lottery, Philadelphia win the lottery and get the first overall pick. Calgary will have the 9th and 28th overall picks in the first round.
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