Trade Market Heats Up as Four Contenders Hold Their Ground

The Maple Leafs, Panthers, Devils, and Oilers are all playing a patient game on the first day of free agency, waiting to see which dominoes fall before making their moves. Each team has clear needs and the cap flexibility to address them, but they're not tipping their hands early. The real action figures to come once the market settles and teams realize who's actually available versus who's just being shopped around.