Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller each list a big-name player they predict will hit the open UFA market next summer.
The pending 2025 NHL UFA class is a powerhouse – that is for certain.
What isn't certain is which players will actually be free agents once the market opens next summer.
While Leon Draisaitl, Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner, Mikko Rantanen and Jamie Benn are just some of a handful of star names, extension talks and agreements should shrink the list over time. Otherwise, buckle up, because the talk on each pending UFA who remains unsigned for 2025-26 will only increase from here.
Not every player will get a deal done with their team and will get to choose from a handful of teams wanting their services. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller each said one skater they think could fall into that category next July in the Aug. 21 episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show.
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