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NHL Teams Who Are Already Going to Regret Their Offseason Decisions

This NHL offseason saw a few teams make some intriguing decisions. These are choices that could come back to haunt them.

Jim Parsons
Jul 23, 2024
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The NHL offseason is a time for big change. Some teams spend without regard for the long-term ramifications of their decisions and other teams dump money to try and give themselves more flexibility or correct past mistakes. Some teams did little of anything, waiting for the powder to dry on a hectic few weeks and then seeing what bargains could be had.

This NHL offseason was no different. There were plenty of head-scratching that insiders and fans will be debating for months. Here are some of the most confusing.

Kraken Overpay on Multiple Contracts

A team that typically doesn’t get involved in the financial battle that is bidding on players to snag a free agent, the Seattle Kraken went off the board this summer and did it twice.

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