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NHL free agency 2019: 5 signings we’d love to see

By Dave Stevenson

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 6: Artemi Panarin #9 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waves to the fans following Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 6: Artemi Panarin #9 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waves to the fans following Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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2019 NHL free agency is nearly upon us. Let’s take a look at five signings that we’d absolutely love to see this offseason.

NHL free agency begins on July 1, 2019. With a number of huge names on the market, big moves could be coming, both in free agency and via the trade market. Both unrestricted free agents and restricted free agents should be on the move.

These moves might not be the most logical. They probably won’t even happen. But we can’t deny we’d love to see them. And deep down, we’re sure most fans would too. Each would cause a ton of buzz and get fans excited for what should be an epic 2019-20 season.

Admittedly, these moves tend to lean towards chaos. But think about what makes the NBA offseason so awesome. There are non-stop silly moves. It borders on chaos. The NHL needs some chaos, so let’s look at five moves that need to happen.

Jake Gardiner to the Montreal Canadiens

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The Montreal Canadiens are in an interesting position. With their impressive prospect pool, they’re in a good position to retool. But at the same time, the Canadiens have both Shea Weber and Carey Price on expensive deals. They won’t remain great for much longer. So now’s the time for the Canadiens to spend.

While Matt Duchene heading to his childhood team would be a ton of fun, it wouldn’t make much sense. But you know what would? The Canadiens adding the Toronto Maple Leafs top free agent, defenseman Jake Gardiner.

It’s been a while since the Habs and Leafs rivalry has gotten personal. Which is sad because it’s one of the best rivalries in all of sports. Look at how the Yankees and Red Sox rivalry got reignited because Johnny Damon switched sides.

Imagine if the Canadiens added Gardiner to their blueline. He’d be the perfect partner for Weber and would fix a big issue for them. It would also cause Leafs fans to have heart attacks. Just imagine seeing Gardiner in a Habs sweater. It would be so wrong, it would be right.

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