# NHL Free Agency: Who made the best Day 1 deal?

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Podcast: [The Athletic Hockey Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-hockey-show-1370276)
Published: 2026-07-01T21:50:00+00:00
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## Resource

It’s July 1 and NHL free agency is in full effect with the Toronto Maple Leafs signing two-time Stanley Cup champion goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, the San Jose Sharks signing defenseman Jacob Trouba, the Washington Capitals adding former-Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, and more. The guys break down all the big signings from the first day of free agency, as well as discuss extensions for Bowen Byram in Chicago with the Blackhawks, the Utah Mammoth acquiring Vincent Trocheck from the New York Rangers, and the latest on where Zach Werenski will play next season. This episode was recorded live at 4:00pm ET on July 1, 2026. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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