NHL free-agent market opened Tuesday. There was the usual frenzy of signings as teams moved quickly to snap up the best talent in this year's unrestricted free-agent market.

Bennett picked quite the time to hit the free agency market. The 29-year-old collected his first major individual honor during the 2025 postseason, taking home the Conn Smythe. It was richly deserved: Bennett led the league in playoff markers -- and penalty minutes -- cementing his status as one of hockey's grandest anti-heroes.