The 2019 edition of NHL free agency kicked off with a flurry of significant signings. Some star players like Artemi Panarin and Matt Duchene found new homes, while players like Anders Lee chose to re-sign with their current teams.
Most of hockey's top players were off the market quickly.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner is one of the few top players still on the market as we approach the weekend. The 28-year-old has yet to decide on his next team, but he has narrowed it down to a handful of options.
According to former NHL scout Roger Dicklund, the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens are among the teams Gardiner is considering:
Roger DicklundSounds like Jake Gardiner is narrowing down his options to 3 or 4 teams and we should see a decision in the next couple of days.