{"time":1751564346111,"blocks":[{"id":"nvLah_JI9t","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Welcome to the NHL Free Agency Frenzy of 2025."}},{"id":"AI9rpcM0yn","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Catch up on the latest NHL free agency coverage from the first two days and follow along as we track all the big deals from the beginning of the signing season."}},{"id":"mckqv3mu","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/5245c01d-6fd3-4cd2-a8eb-aebb3ff63f57/mp4","caption":"","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/5245c01d-6fd3-4cd2-a8eb-aebb3ff63f57/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"5245c01d-6fd3-4cd2-a8eb-aebb3ff63f57","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/5245c01d-6fd3-4cd2-a8eb-aebb3ff63f57/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/5245c01d-6fd3-4cd2-a8eb-aebb3ff63f57/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/5245c01d-6fd3-4cd2-a8eb-aebb3ff63f57/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"tkgz0YxlpH","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"We're tracking the big signings and trades while featuring our free agency coverage, including lists, rumor roundups, analysis, news and more."}},{"id":"RZBbecXG0F","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Also tune into The Hockey News' Free Agency Frenzy Live, which went live on July 1 on YouTube, X, Facebook and more."}},{"id":"fFkazmapI5","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/live/7fOq8QWl_WA?feature=shared","meta":{"title":"FREE AGENCY FRENZY LIVE","site_name":"YouTube","url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fOq8QWl_WA","description":"Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos break down the biggest signings, shocking trades, and wild moves from NHL Free Agency!Instant analysisReal-time reactionsWho...","image":{"url":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7fOq8QWl_WA/maxresdefault.jpg","type":"jpg","width":"1280","height":"720"},"twitterUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fOq8QWl_WA","twitterPlayer":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7fOq8QWl_WA","videoWidth":"640","videoHeight":"360"}}},{"id":"xTmmMdTsQK","type":"header","data":{"text":"Signings Tracker","level":2}},{"id":"B-1lLdgnh1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Read up on the notable signings from the first two days of free agency. Refresh this page for updates with analysis on the top signings by Jonathan Tovell."}},{"id":"jOurlV8gla","type":"header","data":{"text":"Day 2","level":3}},{"id":"8T2mr2y-Zt","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Colorado Avalanche: Brent Burns (UFA), 1 year, $1 million cap hit (up to $3 million in performance bonuses)."}},{"id":"5XHJF_IRc9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Calgary Flames: Morgan Frost (RFA), 2 years, $4.38 million AAV."}},{"id":"W8mnF9U3QI","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Detroit Red Wings: Elmer Soderblom (RFA), 2 years, $1.125 million AAV."}},{"id":"_kieyYjQOJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Winnipeg Jets: Gustav Nyquist (UFA), 1 year, $3.25 million AAV."}},{"id":"fHBwBdIeqM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pittsburgh Penguins: Alex Alexeyev (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"iXBq7o5uZD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Cole Guttman (UFA), 2 years, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"Ces4LzFx4-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Washington Capitals: Louie Belpedio (UFA), 2 years, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"_tTLDhWcmr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"St. Louis Blues: Pius Suter (UFA), 4 years, $4.125 million AAV."}},{"id":"IZQYtNQNlU","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vegas Golden Knights: Kaedan Korczak (contract extension) 4 years, $3.25 million AAV."}},{"id":"qNNYQB51jT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Samuel Bolduc (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"lvIgPgXjYD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Logan Brown (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"h7VsCFDys1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Washington Capitals: Graeme Clarke (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"lg6O49CjHJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Taylor Ward (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"Y4ju8btZm2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Detroit Red Wings: Mason Appleton (RFA), 2 years, $2.9 million AAV."}},{"id":"MS7UF370QH","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minnesota Wild: Cal Petersen (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"sCEoyLzV1F","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minnesota Wild: Matt Kiersted (UFA), 2 years, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"RDZU_8N_l-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New Jersey Devils: Cody Glass (RFA), 2 years, $2.5 million AAV.
"}},{"id":"rDsZkVxqNm","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minnesota Wild: Tyler Pitlick (UFA), 2 years, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"SKuXVS_qWp","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minnesota Wild: Nicolas Aube-Kubel (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"p-MjSk0qtx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vancouver Canucks: Pierre-Olivier Joseph (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV."}},{"id":"PY6X3Xsr4c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New York Rangers: Taylor Raddysh (UFA), 2 years, $1.5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"jey43eWZZ-","type":"header","data":{"text":"Day 1","level":3}},{"id":"VLjogWzOHi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Edmonton Oilers: Andrew Mangiapane (UFA), 2 years, $3.6 million AAV."}},{"id":"_5Mk841Cmb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Mangiapane joins the other side of the Battle of Alberta after a year in Washington. The former Calgary Flame had 28 points in 81 games this past season but has a career high of 55 set in 2021-22. The cap hit isn't too bad for someone who can potentially help make up for the secondary scoring the team lost after trading Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson and losing Connor Brown and Corey Perry in free agency. - J.T. "}},{"id":"wDsKmQh1eb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New York Rangers: Will Cuylle (RFA), 2 years, $3.9 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"bb0MLIPHsY","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"There was some ruckus about Cuylle being an offer-sheet candidate since he's not too expensive and therefore would require less draft pick compensation to sign him away from the Rangers, but the 23-year-old is going nowhere. He had 45 points in 82 games this past season. - J.T."}},{"id":"i0LGaMmbid","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pittsburgh Penguins: Justin Brazeau (UFA), 2 years, $1.5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"5Je_xSRMrq","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New York Islanders: Simon Holmstrom (RFA), 2 years, $3.63 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"jsgJSN8Aut","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New Jersey Devils: Evgenii Dadonov (UFA), 1 year, $1 million plus performance bonuses."}},{"id":"KA4817dDZ3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"I like the veteran talent the Devils added and kept, including Dadonov, Connor Brown and Jake Allen. New Jersey was in a lot of trouble last year after running into injury trouble. These additions help mitigate that in case it happens again. Dadonov, in particular, had 40 points this past season on the Stars. - J.T."}},{"id":"dRo8nnIxnS","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Carolina Hurricanes (after trade from NY Rangers): K'Andre Miller (RFA), 8 years, $7.5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"kHpzCAeHRP","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"How about those Hurricanes? Rumblings of a trade came earlier on July 1, but they announced the trade and new contract in the evening out east. Carolina has great depth on the left side with Jaccob Slavin, Miller and Shayne Gostisbehere, even though Dmitry Orlov hit the market. Will their right side be just as deep? - J.T."}},{"id":"WhX10oqAUe","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buffalo Sabres: Ryan McLeod (RFA), 4 years, $5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"ncIoMV_aaw","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Boston Bruins: Matej Blumel (UFA), 1 years, $875,000 AAV."}},{"id":"hk1FWZ0WuM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Winnipeg Jets: Tanner Pearson (UFA), 1 year, $1 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"yofCObYZMC","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Winnipeg Jets: Cole Koepke (UFA), 1 year, $1 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"aQFpWfoXwH","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pittsburgh Penguins: Connor Dewar (UFA), 1 year, $1.1 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"YP0W7XvTco","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Seattle Kraken: Matt Murray (UFA), 1 year, $1 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"b-bBfkmTo-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"When the Maple Leafs were getting blown out at home against the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their second-round series, it was a cool moment to see Murray play in relief. He once helped the Penguins win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, even taking over for Marc-Andre Fleury partway through the second run. Injuries affected his play, and he spent most of last season in the AHL. He could be in the AHL again next season, but he could back up Joey Daccord if Philipp Grubauer gets sent down again. - J.T."}},{"id":"LudGcJE4at","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon (UFA), 2 years, $1.5 million AAV."}},{"id":"FwI4VPNwIg","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Lyon can back up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in net in Buffalo if RFA Devon Levi isn't ready for The Show yet. If he is, Lyon can be the third netminder in the rotation. It once looked like Lyon could turn into a regular NHL starter when he played 44 games for the Red Wings in 2023-24, but with a 3.06 GAA and .896 SP, he'll probably perform better as a backup. - J.T."}},{"id":"Q7ZslrASHP","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buffalo Sabres: Justin Danforth (UFA), 2 years, $1.8 million AAV. Reported"}},{"id":"BqmDmiK9wb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Tampa Bay Lightning: Pontus Holmberg (UFA), 2 years, $1.55 million AAV."}},{"id":"fNrxBeQ6J-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Ottawa Senators: Lars Eller (UFA), 1 year, $1.25 million AAV."}},{"id":"LjHvmeD4K9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"I can't say I expected this ever happening. In the 2013 playoffs, Senators defenseman Eric Gryba hit Eller up high, leaving Eller with a concussion. Senators coach Paul MacLean, Canadiens coach Michel Therrien and Habs player Brandon Prust then made off-ice comments that added drama to the series. The point is: time flies. Eller provides Cup-winning experience, bottom-six scoring and two-way play. - J.T."}},{"id":"fZdqSSsThP","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Ottawa Senators: Nick Cousins (UFA), 1 year, $825,000 AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"XgHKgF0_PL","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Cousins missed a big chunk of this past season after colliding knee-on-knee in January. He's back in the Senators' bottom six to set the tone and potentially improve on his six goals and 15 points in 50 games. - J.T."}},{"id":"Skrkk9RDIW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pittsburgh Penguins: Phillip Tomasino (UFA), 1 year, $1.75 million AAV."}},{"id":"wULu0UbeTd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Penguins didn't give Tomasino a qualifying offer, which made the pending RFA a UFA, but they figured out a deal in the end. The 23-year-old had 23 points in 50 games after the Penguins acquired him from the Predators. - J.T."}},{"id":"W2_JhHWxha","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"San Jose Sharks: Philipp Kurashev (UFA), 1 year, $1.2 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"Z9KxID1zhz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Kurashev was arguably the most intriguing pending RFA who didn't receive a qualifying offer and became a UFA. He played with Connor Bedard more often in 2023-24 and put up 54 points, then he received fewer minutes and only had 14 points this past season. The Sharks could see if he excels alongside Macklin Celebrini, but William Eklund filled that role already, so playing center in the bottom six is another option. - J.T."}},{"id":"uAn_Kdfaa7","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"San Jose Sharks: John Klingberg (UFA) 1 year, $4 million AAV."}},{"id":"EAf9Q5bdjf","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Klingberg continued his NHL career when he signed with the Oilers in January. The offensive defenseman had four points in 11 regular-season games and another four in the playoffs. The cap hit seems high, but it's nothing to the Sharks, which have so much cap space that they still need to hit the minimum team cap hit. - J.T."}},{"id":"SupsHpgT8D","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"San Jose Sharks: Adam Gaudette (UFA), 2 years, $2 million AAV."}},{"id":"LKA-A-SknK","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This is great news for Gaudette, who played at least 60 NHL games in a season for the first time in his career. The 28-year-old had 19 goals and 26 points in 81 games for the Senators. He gets a raise to provide some depth scoring in San Jose and potentially work for a bigger role. - J.T."}},{"id":"B2aSwFVujz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Anaheim Ducks: Mikael Granlund (UFA), 3 years, $7 million AAV."}},{"id":"07LY5SMB-K","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The top center who became a UFA on July 1 is off the market. The Ducks get a veteran who's had an effective past couple of seasons since his one year with the Penguins in 2022-23. He had 60 points in 69 games in 2023-24 with the Sharks and 66 points in 83 games between the Sharks and Stars this past season. Anaheim wants to transition out of its rebuild once and for all, and Granlund fits right in the top six. He played on the wing in Dallas, so he could potentially boost Leo Carlsson or Mason McTavish on a line. - J.T."}},{"id":"XFctIS1xTX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vegas Golden Knights: Jaycob Megna (UFA), 2 year, $800,000 AAV."}},{"id":"1cs-CiwDb8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Utah Mammoth: Vitek Vanecek (UFA), 1 year $1.5 million AAV."}},{"id":"PFzuOf1BDD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vanecek played mind games in the warmups during the Stanley Cup final, but he gets a good chance to bounce back from the past couple of seasons, where he went from a starter in New Jersey to a backup with sub-.900 save percentages. Karel Vejmelka and Connor Ingram are under contract as well, but the latter entered the NHL and NHLPA Players Assistance Program in March to prioritize his mental health. - J.T."}},{"id":"sELsYLh0Fs","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New York Islanders: Jonathan Drouin (UFA), 2 years, $4 million AAV."}},{"id":"LlubiMKOrR","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Drouin was a very effective linemate for Nathan MacKinnon, getting 37 points in 43 games this past season, but the Avalanche still have Artturi Lehkonen who excelled on the top line as well. As for the Islanders, they really need Drouin to keep that production up. They need the secondary scoring - or any scoring, really. - J.T."}},{"id":"ovit3z8y65","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Boston Bruins: Sean Kuraly (UFA), 2 years, $1.85 million AAV."}},{"id":"CPL3sEFAVi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Boston Bruins: Michael Eyssimont (UFA), 2 years, $1.45 million AAV."}},{"id":"G7vS3t63Mt","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Detroit Red Wings: James van Riemsdyk (UFA), 1 year, $1 million AAV. Reported"}},{"id":"joAmV1r-Ay","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Van Riemsdyk is a cheaper depth scorer after the team traded Vladimir Tarasenko for future considerations on Monday, although Tarasenko was supposed to be in a top-six role. Getting 36 points in 71 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets would be great to replicate in Detroit. - J.T."}},{"id":"7CEnWdrlFg","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Utah Mammoth: Nate Schmidt (UFA), 3 years, $3.5 million AAV."}},{"id":"H49uF5D4M_","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Will Schmidt get the Stanley Cup passed to him first again if the Mammoth win it in 2025-26? He's a third-pair blueliner who had 19 points in 80 games this past season. His 12 points in 23 playoff games were impressive. I like this move for Utah, which continues to add depth to its roster. - J.T."}},{"id":"05XRCw1lJq","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nashville Predators: Nick Perbix (UFA), 2 years, $2.75 million AAV."}},{"id":"U2fyNFcnYr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Florida Panthers: Jeff Petry (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 plus performances bonuses. Reported"}},{"id":"NHq2NyHt1F","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This is a low-risk, prove-it signing for the Panthers. He only had eight points in 44 games this past season on the Red Wings, a drop from his 24 and 31 the two years prior. So if he plays well, great. If not, it won't hurt. - J.T."}},{"id":"N1J5_VEN_q","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Cody Ceci (UFA), 4 years, $4.5 million AAV. Reported"}},{"id":"VqLRezf26U","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Brian Dumoulin (UFA) 3 years, $4 million AAV. Reported"}},{"id":"9AePuoSy3p","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Anton Forsberg (UFA), 2 years, $2.25 million AAV. Reported\n\n"}},{"id":"8FfESy1w7S","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Detroit Red Wings: Jacob Bernard-Docker (UFA), 1 year, $875,000 AAV."}},{"id":"XNOwWVbrzt","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pittsburgh Penguins: Parker Wotherspoon (UFA), 2 years, $1 million AAV."}},{"id":"R1p2YaEzpD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Seattle Kraken: Ryan Lindgren (UFA), 4 years, $4.5 million AAV."}},{"id":"ry1-pmKvNp","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Kraken added some veteran presence this off-season, including Mason Marchment, Frederick Gaudreau and now Lindgren, who split last season between the Rangers and Avalanche. New Kraken GM Jason Botterill says Lindgren competes every shift and is a key fixture on the penalty kill. Seattle's PK ranked 21st this past season. - J.T."}},{"id":"oY2SGzQl-k","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Utah Mammoth: Brandon Tanev (UFA), 3 years, $2.25 million AAV. Reported"}},{"id":"DOEgambEuX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New York Islanders: David Rittich (UFA), 1 year, $1 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"XIwIJS4OkC","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"'Big Save Dave' is goalie insurance in case Semyon Varlamov continues to struggle with injury issues. Varlamov only played 10 games this past season, but he wants to return and be ready for training camp. Rittich has more NHL experience than previous third-stringer Marcus Hogberg. Although his .887 SP and 2.84 GAA in 34 games weren't very good this past season, he did have a 2.15 GAA and .921 in 2023-24. - J.T."}},{"id":"mBmbOw-KXy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Boston Bruins: Tanner Jeannot (UFA), 5 years, $3.4 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"wk6uv97HwJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jeannot is a grit grinder. His production hasn't replicated his 41 points in 81 games in 2021-22, but he fits in the bottom six and had 211 hits in 67 games while logging 11:01 of average ice time. He feels like a replacement for Trent Frederic, who is now signed through 2032-33 with a $3.85-million cap hit. - J.T."}},{"id":"8TaEjqW0Sx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Toronto Maple Leafs: Michael Pezzetta (UFA), 2 years $785,700 AAV. Reported - Read more"}},{"id":"gLBsXBvzJU","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Los Angeles Kings: Joel Armia (UFA), 2 years, $2.5 million AAV. Reported"}},{"id":"NAhzsEGVKn","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New York Rangers: Vladislav Gavrikov (UFA), 7 years, $7 million AAV. Reported - Read more"}},{"id":"d52NhDVLwd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"We will see what happens with a reported trade in the works involving K'Andre Miller, but the Rangers' defense group gets a high-quality shutdown player. He blocked 140 shots last year, the most on the Los Angeles Kings, and was only on the ice for 1.97 expected goals against per 60 minutes at 5-on-5, being the go-to guy in the defensive zone. I wonder if he will be an effective replacement of Jacob Trouba, but at seven years at a somewhat-high cap hit, there's plenty of time for the contract to look like a bargain or a massive overpay. - J.T."}},{"id":"HUOnXhkLv4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New Jersey Devils: Connor Brown (UFA), 4 years, $3 million AAV."}},{"id":"VLH15a6QGQ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Philadelphia Flyers: Dan Vladar (UFA), 2 years, $3.35 million AAV."}},{"id":"6rumTcGjd1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Washington Capitals: Martin Fehervary (contract extension), 7 years, $6 million AAV."}},{"id":"HLlaQq7Ngz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"San Jose Sharks: William Eklund (contract extension), 3 years, $5.6 million AAV."}},{"id":"8wLFpCkB2l","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Eklund's getting better by the year, exactly what you want to see as a rebuilding team looking for the smoothest path back to playoff contention. He had 41 assists and 58 points in 77 games this past season with 19:33 of average ice time. He played a good chunk of the season on a line with Macklin Celebrini. If those two continue to improve together, watch out. - J.T."}},{"id":"JpuZ89TTB7","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vancouver Canucks: Brock Boeser (UFA), 7 years, $7.25 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"_UKMPLNcgu","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Another one of the biggest names on the free-agent market is staying with their current squad. This long-term contract makes me believe this past season's issues on and off the ice could be a one-off. I know Canucks fans will say \"never say never,\" but if the dressing room issues are done and the team gets a summer to reset, they could return to the playoffs with Boeser providing effective goal-scoring. - J.T."}},{"id":"fVKqHb33uB","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New Jersey Devils: Jake Allen (UFA), 5 years, $1.8 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"Fsryo8SJk0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The top UFA goalie is off the market. Allen can play a lot of games if needed in case Jacob Markstrom gets hurt. Ilya Samsonov is potentially another UFA who can take a fringe starter role, while Dan Vladar split the net 50/50 in Calgary before Dustin Wolf really took over. But it's purely backup goalies from here on out. As for Allen, 34, that's a lot of term, which justifies the lower average annual value. - J.T."}},{"id":"FCbU67FkEg","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Florida Panthers: Tomas Nosek (UFA), 1 year, $775,000 AAV. Reported - Read more\n\n"}},{"id":"OYhuvexuXA","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Colorado Avalanche: Parker Kelly (UFA), 4 years, $ 1.7 million AAV."}},{"id":"N0h89Zs5sO","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Carolina Hurricanes: Logan Stankoven (contract extension), 8 years, $6 million AAV."}},{"id":"ko-kZ4P5FU","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Hurricanes got Stankoven when they failed to re-sign Mikko Rantanen and sent him to the Dallas Stars. Stankoven, 22, is now under contract until he's 31 after he finishes his entry-level deal in 2025-26. While he's one of the smaller players in the league at 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds, he provides secondary scoring and two-way play. He had nine points in 19 games with the Hurricanes since the trade and eight points in the playoffs. - J.T."}},{"id":"9ryn0etl93","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Calgary Flames: Joel Hanley (UFA), 2 years, $1.75 million AAV."}},{"id":"OYqzWT-8Cj","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"New York Islanders: Tony DeAngelo (UFA), 1 year, $1.75 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"UX2O63OweD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"DeAngelo joined the Islanders in late January and put up 19 points in 35 games while averaging 23:21 of ice time. The right-handed D-man could put up big minutes yet again this season at a low cost after the Islanders traded Noah Dobson to Montreal. The Islanders also have Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield on the right side, with Alexander Romanov, Adam Pelech and Scott Perunovich on the left side. It will be interesting to see whether Matthew Schaefer turns pro this year or gets a full healthy season under his belt in the OHL. - J.T."}},{"id":"mikCM8r1km","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vancouver Canucks: Thatcher Demko (contract extension), 3 years, $8.5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"6JjBFV8EjF","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Demko's dealt with some injury issues over the past couple of seasons that kept him out of most of the 2024 playoffs and limited him to 23 games this past season. When he did play, he had a 2.90 GAA, .889 SP and 10-8-3 record. The extension is a bet on Demko returning to the form of a bona fide No. 1 goaltender and a Vezina Trophy finalist. If it doesn't pan out, it's only three years. - J.T."}},{"id":"xFlehWmdQM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vancouver Canucks: Conor Garland (contract extension), 6 years, $6 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"o3lLr6xVJD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Garland's 50 points this past season were just behind his career-high 52 in 2021-22. He'll get a bit of a raise on his current $4.95-million cap hit, and he said he's really excited about Adam Foote being promoted to bench boss. Despite a dramatic campaign for the squad, the Canucks are still bringing back parts of their core. That should be good news for team morale and perhaps captain Quinn Hughes. - J.T."}},{"id":"LlU4ggfD2c","type":"image","data":{"caption":"","withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"stretched":false,"file":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/04d41645-989e-428c-9e8d-77a9d53c0b26.jpeg","width":2800,"height":1200}}},{"id":"p4aPYCcEuM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Catch up on some of the notable re-signings in the week leading up to July 1."}},{"id":"d7T7Au5YBz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Detroit Red Wings: Patrick Kane (UFA), 1 year, $3 million cap hit (up to $4 million in performance bonuses). Read more"}},{"id":"a4Z0KanTmz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Columbus Blue Jackets: Ivan Provorov (UFA), 7 years, $8.5 million AAV. 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Read more"}},{"id":"jATUV5Yzf8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nashville Predators (after trade from Vegas): Nicolas Hague, 4 years, $5.5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"0-xVTpOjn2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Boston Bruins: Morgan Geekie (RFA), 6 years, $5.5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"sc1FNypzC7","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthew Knies (RFA), 6 years, $7.75 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"zN651I2Z_G","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Ottawa Senators: Claude Giroux (UFA), 1 year, $2 million cap hit (up to $2.75 million in performance bonuses). Read more"}},{"id":"Bsnoi-WuVi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Columbus Blue Jackets: Dante Fabbro (UFA), 4 years, $4.125 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"y0txOVmMoM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"St. Louis Blues: Joel Hofer (RFA), 2 years, $3.4 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"BWNEBwAhix","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Calgary Flames: Kevin Bahl (RFA), 6 years, $5.35 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"YMu5RW-TC6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Florida Panthers: Sam Bennett (UFA), 8 years, $8 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"3Wd5voNpnz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buffalo Sabres: Jack Quinn (RFA), 2 years, $3.375 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"GOQ4h7Tld4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Montreal Canadiens (in a sign-and-trade from NY Islanders): Noah Dobson (RFA), 8 years, $9.5 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"vN-4-JFnK9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares (UFA), 4 years, $4.38 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"vrf26fGxXz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Edmonton Oilers: Trent Frederic (UFA), 8 years, $3.85 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"VillebLbPJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Dallas Stars: Jamie Benn (UFA), 1 year, $1 million cap hit (up to $3 million in performance bonuses). Read more"}},{"id":"YVIunTnJB1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Utah Mammoth (after trade from Buffalo): JJ Peterka (RFA), $7.7 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"WPXDLsMyO4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Boston Bruins: Mason Lohrei (RFA), 2 years, $3.2 million AAV. Read more"}},{"id":"79VNSqryJu","type":"header","data":{"text":"Trade Tracker","level":2}},{"id":"nHY02G2mQk","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Check back here for some of the notable recent trades during the off-season."}},{"id":"-AZ94qP9f0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Carolina: K'Andre Miller
To NY Rangers: Scott Morrow, conditional first-round pick, 2026 second-rounder"}},{"id":"fLRx3ZxSOh","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Rangers move on from Miller, an RFA who signed for eight years in Carolina. At 25, he's not in his prime years yet, and he adds size and some offense to the Hurricanes' blueline. The Rangers signed Vladislav Gavrikov already to not only replace that size but improve their shutdown abilities. - J.T. "}},{"id":"3J6aj6blFy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To San Jose: Alex Nedeljkovic
To Pittsburgh: 2028 third-round pick"}},{"id":"e6G4k34nT4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nedeljkovic can act as a fringe starter in San Jose, depending on whether 23-year-old top prospect Yaroslav Askarov takes starting duties or not. This tandem reminds me of what the Flames did with Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar this past season. - J.T."}},{"id":"RH4Yp81W_V","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To St. Louis: Logan Mailloux
To Montreal: Zack Bolduc"}},{"id":"RMclwR6R6y","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Canadiens have lots of young defensemen, so they're re-organizing their young depth. Bolduc, 22, had 36 points in 72 NHL games this past season, while Mailloux was on the AHL's all-rookie team in 2024 and had 33 points in Laval in 2024-25. - J.T."}},{"id":"qW1kmu593o","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Boston: Viktor Arvidsson
To Edmonton: 2027 fifth-round pick"}},{"id":"bB7eayC2fT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This is purely a cap dump for the Oilers, which signed Arvidsson last year for a $4-million cap hit. He only had 27 points in 67 games this past season, but he's an interesting reclamation project for Boston, with five 40-point campaigns and a career-high 61 points earlier in his career. - J.T."}},{"id":"9EeC-LSzcm","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Chicago: Sam Lafferty
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To Utah: Conditional 2027 third-round pick (becomes 2029 second-rounder if Leafs make playoffs and Maccelli records at least 51 points in 2025-26)"}},{"id":"dyEdqORRoV","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Minnesota: Vladimir Tarasenko
To Detroit: Future considerations"}},{"id":"qR1DdzB_OO","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Nashville: Nicolas Hague, conditional 2027 third-round pick
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To NY Islanders: Two 2025 first-round picks, Emil Heineman"}},{"id":"7AM2YW9yd8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Columbus: Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood
To Colorado: Gavin Brindley, 2025 third-round pick, conditional 2027 second-rounder"}},{"id":"iXepYhhHp3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Utah: JJ Peterka
To Buffalo: Michael Kesselring, Josh Doan"}},{"id":"_V_yxj4bKi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Vancouver: Evander Kane
To Edmonton: 2025 fourth-round pick"}},{"id":"e86q-drDDE","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To Philadelphia: Trevor Zegras
To Anaheim: Ryan Poehling, 2025 second-round pick, 2026 fourth-rounder"}},{"id":"aTrGA7d3S3","type":"header","data":{"text":"Top UFAs","level":2}},{"id":"rDgUw0ASaz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Check out each UFA, their age and previous cap hit."}},{"id":"KMtSHWeUEu","type":"header","data":{"text":"Centers","level":3}},{"id":"-ve4ixlUGS","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Mikael Granlund, 33, $5 million"}},{"id":"6czJXUtXbd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pius Suter, 29, $1.6 million"}},{"id":"ZkxsIUVA6N","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jack Roslovic, 28, $2.8 million"}},{"id":"SBq9wN7Tb2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Lars Eller, 36, $2.45 million"}},{"id":"ovl6Tw5w_G","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Adam Gaudette, 28, $775,000"}},{"id":"mSpojKxfSn","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Anthony Beauvillier, 28, $1.25 million"}},{"id":"dQSaJxKg1W","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pontus Holmberg, 26, $800,000"}},{"id":"varceFxNYw","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nick Bjugstad, 32, $2.1 million"}},{"id":"8Y5CCF4EWx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Luke Kunin, 27, $2.75 million"}},{"id":"ef36U51skW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Mason Appleton, 29, $2,166,667"}},{"id":"OxIKpI1jTE","type":"header","data":{"text":"Wingers","level":3}},{"id":"UPgLqiLMGi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Brock Boeser, 28, $6.65 million"}},{"id":"mqpLUH0uww","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nikolaj Ehlers, 29, $6 million"}},{"id":"8d7NQyEDDa","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jonathan Drouin, 30, $2.5 million"}},{"id":"UXzzO-g1hW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Andrew Mangiapane, 29, $5.8 million"}},{"id":"PryL6_x6Xz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Gustav Nyquist, 35, $3.185 million"}},{"id":"j3wJ7SQa9z","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Victor Olofsson, 29, $1.075 million"}},{"id":"btp7_3kEAi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Evgenii Dadonov, 36, $2.25 million"}},{"id":"QthPx7AEes","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Connor Brown, 31, $1 million"}},{"id":"TA4wjB09W8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Corey Perry, 40, $1.15 million"}},{"id":"JqWbaDwLug","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jeff Skinner, 33, $3 million"}},{"id":"dR51MR5jt8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Christian Dvorak, 29, $4.45 million"}},{"id":"6mvmxUhBSn","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Philipp Kurashev, 25, $2.25 million"}},{"id":"MbZ0obyrRo","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Max Pacioretty, 36, $873,770"}},{"id":"XeYVSZGEql","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"James van Riemsdyk, 36, $900,000"}},{"id":"a2PeLBCt4Y","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Justin Brazeau, 27, $775,000"}},{"id":"GnEgQG5MCJ","type":"header","data":{"text":"Defensemen","level":3}},{"id":"8awf1bIesI","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vladislav Gavrikov, 29, $5.87 million"}},{"id":"2-A8ZRoJs2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Brent Burns, 40, $8 million"}},{"id":"pqK5mt3xQU","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Dmitry Orlov, 33, $7.75 million"}},{"id":"I0wF5mVVId","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Matt Grzelcyk, 31, $2.75 million"}},{"id":"xbLQlMUWmE","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Ryan Lindgren, 27, $4.5 million"}},{"id":"ll4UzfEpl_","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Brian Dumoulin, 33, $3.15 million"}},{"id":"n8FW8Pk25_","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Cody Ceci, 31, $3.25 million"}},{"id":"dZWlLUWiYo","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Tony DeAngelo, 29, $775,000"}},{"id":"iRMV5gQdqi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nate Schmidt, 33, $800,000"}},{"id":"wP5_q3cW6L","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Ryan Suter, 40, $775,000"}},{"id":"hqoj1V11bf","type":"header","data":{"text":"Goaltenders","level":3}},{"id":"2NLE6aArA-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jake Allen, 34, $3.85 million"}},{"id":"V35WUvGFsW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Ilya Samsonov, 28, $1.8 million"}},{"id":"DYcUStGla2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Alex Lyon, 32, $900,000"}},{"id":"Vh5Gu12tSR","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Dan Vladar, 27, $2.2 million"}},{"id":"-Pyzx3RzFm","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Vitek Vanecek, 29, $3.4 million"}},{"id":"V-ivY0wzBy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"David Rittich, 32, $1 million"}},{"id":"rX-IiQaIf5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Anton Forsberg, 32, $2.75 million"}},{"id":"1u-fdktLN3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"James Reimer, 37, $1 million"}},{"id":"UlEy6P6n33","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Alexandar Georgiev, 29, $3.4 million"}},{"id":"j1g4asGxN7","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Georgi Romanov, 25, $910,000"}},{"id":"swRipPwc-p","type":"header","data":{"text":"NHL Free Agency Coverage","level":2}},{"id":"_qWuTu35Gv","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/mitch-marner-leaves-the-toronto-maple-leafs-for-vegas-how-did-nine-years-lead-to-this","meta":{"title":"Mitch Marner Leaves The Toronto Maple Leafs For Vegas, Per Report. 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