Ranking the top 5 signings in 2023 NHL free agency

Matt Duchene Dallas stars forward free agent NHL — Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime at Wells Fargo Center. (Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Sports Content Services, LLC)

1. Matt Duchene, C, Dallas Stars

It was a surprising move, but the Predators decided to buy out Duchene’s contract, which made him a free agent. During his time in Nashville, he recorded 197 points, highlighted by the 2021-22 season, where he scored 43 goals (franchise record). However, as a free agent, he quickly found a home in Dallas, signed a one-year, $3 million contract, and there he will look to replace Max Domi’s contributions and help the Stars capture their first Stanley Cup since 1999

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