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NHL Free Agents 2026
The full 2026 NHL free-agent pool, UFA and RFA, organized by team and position. We update each row as deals get reported, with the actual AAV and term once the signing is official. Market opens 2026-07-01.
Last updated 2026-06-300 signed11 unsigned
Note: Pending UFA/RFA pool as of June 30, 2026 — the night before free agency opens. Players listed were unsigned at the close of the 2025-26 league year; 'previous AAV' is the cap hit of the contract that just expired. Players who re-signed or were extended before July 1 (e.g. Alex Tuch) are excluded. Sources: NHL.com, Daily Faceoff, The Hockey News, PuckPedia, Spotrac. Status updates as deals are signed.
Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Players free to sign with any team starting 2026-07-01.
| Player | Pos | Age | From | Last AAV | Status | New Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | RD | 29 | Vegas Golden Knights | $4.55M | Unsigned | — |
| John Carlson | RD | 36 | Anaheim Ducks | $8.00M | Unsigned | — |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | G | 37 | Florida Panthers | $10.00M | Unsigned | — |
| Anthony Mantha | LW | 31 | Pittsburgh Penguins | $2.50M | Unsigned | — |
| Mason Marchment | LW | 31 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $4.50M | Unsigned | — |
| Viktor Arvidsson | RW | 33 | Boston Bruins | $4.00M | Unsigned | — |
| Boone Jenner | C | 33 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $3.75M | Unsigned | — |
| Patrick Kane | RW | 37 | Detroit Red Wings | $3.00M | Unsigned | — |
Restricted Free Agents (RFA)
Players whose original team retains negotiation rights and right of first refusal on offer sheets.
| Player | Pos | Age | From | Last AAV | Status | New Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 20 | Chicago Blackhawks | $950K | Unsigned | — |
| Jason Robertson | LW | 26 | Dallas Stars | $7.75M | Unsigned | — |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 25 | Philadelphia Flyers | $5.75M | Unsigned | — |