NHL free agency is heating up with risky contracts that could haunt teams — especially Chicago’s massive deal for Bowen Byram, now the highest-paid defenseman despite unproven top-tier consistency. Meanwhile, Jacob Trouba’s four-year, $8.25M pact with San Jose also sparks debate, seen as overpay for his current output. Both moves signal bold, cap-hungry bets that may backfire — and Byram’s deal is already the talk of the league.

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