The Best and Worst NHL Unrestricted Free-Agent Signings of 2019 Up next NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Kings, Blackhawks, and Maple Leafs Published on December 29, 2019 Author Every year starting on July 1st teams look to free agency to improve their team. Some times it works out really well, other times not so much. A look at some of the best and worst free agent from 2019.