from Scott Cullen of TSN,

Following a busy, but not outlandish Free Agent Frenzy on July 1, the NHL offseason has brought a trickle of player movement. We’ll catch up on the latest player movement, but also examine what’s happening in the marketplace.

This offseason has been unlike any other in the NHL salary cap era, with teams exercising unprecedented restraint. Andrej Sekera, who inked a six-year, $33-million agreement with Edmonton, was the only player to sign a deal worth more than $30-million in total. It’s a far cry from the Minnesota Wild dropping $98-million each on Zach Parise and Ryan Suter.

Now, 12 days later, the signings have slowed and there are adjustments to make, particularly when it comes to expectations for a big payday as a free agent.

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