A veteran defenseman reflects on the challenges of adjusting to new team dynamics following free agency, highlighting the shift for players accustomed to playing on their dominant right side. The arrival of additional right-handed defenders has created competition and forced some to adapt to less familiar positions. With the league’s evolving landscape, the focus now turns to how these players will perform in unfamiliar roles. The discussion underscores the tactical adjustments required as rosters reshape.

After free agency opened this summer, Spezza talked about the accumulation of right-handed defensemen, which meant players used to playing on their strong side would have to switch. Stastney adds ...