Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) carries the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Jan. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Executives around the NHL expect plenty of movement before free agency opens Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Several top players including Gaudreau and Palat could still sign contracts prior to hitting the open market. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)