NHL Free Agency 2025: The Surprising Game-Changer Every Team Can’t Afford to Miss
Tampa Bay Lightning
Dante Fabbro
The Lightning need help on defense, so management should be looking for low-key adds such as Fabbro. The righty could slot alongside Victor Hedman on the top pair (which would allow J.J. Moser to shift back to his natural side on the third), or he could be a stabilizing force on the third pair. At 26 years old, he’s in the right age range for Tampa Bay, and he won’t break the bank this summer. — Shayna Goldman
Toronto Maple Leafs
Patrick Kane
Kane could slip into Marner’s long-time spot on the Leafs’ top line and give Auston Matthews a fresh look. He isn’t the superstar of his Chicago years, but still kicked in 59 points in 72 games for Detroit at age 36 last year. Kane would bring some swagger and a short-term fix for the Leafs’ top six in the wake of Marner’s likely departure. — Jonas Siegel
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