NHL free agency got underway on Wednesday as teams began signing players in an effort to boost their chances of hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup next season. The are coming off of their second consecutive Stanley Cup, as they defeated the earlier this month.One of the biggest unrestricted free agents was slated to be star winger . However, Landeskog signed an eight-year contract extension ($7 million AAV) to remain with the . While we're on the subject of players staying put, three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner Alexander Ovechkin .CBS Sports will keep you updated on all the big names that will be signing in the days and weeks to come.Perry signs with LightningIf you Javier Baez Jersey can't beat 'em, join 'em. That's exactly what veteran forward is doing. , Perry has signed a two-year deal to join the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 36-year old has played for the Montreal Canadiens and in each of the past two seasons. Both of those teams lost to the Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. In his lone season with the Canadiens, Perry scored nine goals while dishing out 12 a sists in 49 regular season contests. In addition, the veteran winger's production increased in the playoffs as he scored four goals and recorded six a sists in Montreal's 22 postseason games. lands with The New Jersey Devils certainly didn't shy Chicago Cubs Custom Jersey away from spending some big-time money. On Wednesday, the Devils .Hamilton is now the fourth-highest paid defenseman, along with new teammate and of the Colorado Avalanche. The Devils' new acquisition brings an offensive-minded approach to the team's blue line. After all, Hamilton has scored more goals (59) than any other defenseman over the past four seasons. Hamilton is coming off a campaign in which he registered 42 points (10 goals & 32 a sists). His 10 goals tied for fifth among Kyle Hendricks Jersey all NHL defensemen during the 2021 season. The right-handed shooting defenseman had spent the past three seasons with the . Hamilton was originally selected by the with the No. 9 pick in the 2011 NHL Draft. He also spent three seasons with the .Hyman leaves for Winger will be calling a new Canadian city home next season. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers .Hyman just wrapped a 2021 season in which he scored 15 goals and added 18 a sists in 43 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The former fifth-round pick had spent the last six seasons in Toronto and compiled 86 goals and 99 a sists in 345 games. In addition, Hyman also registered 13 postseason points (five goals & eight Mark Grace Jersey a sists). Hyman represents some secondary scoring that the Oilers could use behind and .Kraken sign The Seattle Kraken made a huge splash on the opening day of free agency. On Wednesday, they ."We're excited to add a goaltender of Philipp's caliber, especially coming off of a season where he was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy," Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis said in a pre s release. "He was a part of a Stanley Cup-winning team and has been one of the top goaltenders in the League over the past few seasons and we're happy that he chose to join our team." Grubauer put together with a 30-9-1 record to go along with a 1 Chicago Cubs Jersey .95 goals-against-average and a .922 save percentage with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021. Grubauer finished second in the NHL in wins, second in goals-against-average and tied for first in shutouts (7).The German goalie was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, which is annually awarded to the league's top netminder. Ironically, two of the three finalists for the award have switched teams as was traded to the from the .