Most Likely UFAs to Spark A Bidding War on Day 1 of NHL Free Agency

Who will be sought after by multiple teams?

NHL Free Agency is always an interesting time for fans and NHL clubs. It’s a day that can be incredibly helpful (look at the Edmonton Oilers and Zach Hyman) or a day that sees general managers dramatically overspend (see the Maple Leafs and John Klingberg).

This season, there are some big names on the board and teams are salivating over them with an increase to the cap and some holes to fill. Day 1 is set up to be fascinating and prime for some big deals.

Let’s take a look at the names that will generate the most attention and potentially have several suitors outbidding each other to land the big fish.