Here's a look at the unrestricted free agent field, organized into different tiers. There are also some significant restricted free agents, too -- like forward Marco Rossi (Wild), as well as defensemen K'Andre Miller (Rangers). It's anyone's guess if last season's offer sheet fun was an anomaly or the new normal.

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.

There's still some quality to be found after the first day of NHL free agency with solid depth pieces on offer.