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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 2026-07-2911 signed0 unsigned
Note: 2026 free-agency results as of July 29, 2026. Signings compiled from public trackers (NHL.com, ESPN, TSN, PuckPedia, Spotrac, Daily Faceoff); 'previous AAV' is the cap hit of the just-expired contract and 'New Deal' is the reported term and average annual value of the 2026 signing. Verify exact figures against PuckPedia/Spotrac before quoting.
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 | Signed | Vegas Golden Knights 7 yr · $8.5M AAV |
| John Carlson | RD | 36 | Anaheim Ducks | $8.00M | Signed | Tampa Bay Lightning 2 yr · $8.5M AAV |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | G | 37 | Florida Panthers | $10.00M | Signed | Toronto Maple Leafs 3 yr · $7.0M AAV |
| Anthony Mantha | LW | 31 | Pittsburgh Penguins | $2.50M | Signed | New Jersey Devils 2 yr · $4.75M AAV |
| Mason Marchment | LW | 31 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $4.50M | Signed | San Jose Sharks 5 yr · $6.75M AAV |
| Viktor Arvidsson | RW | 33 | Boston Bruins | $4.00M | Signed | Detroit Red Wings 2 yr · $5.0M AAV |
| Boone Jenner | C | 33 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $3.75M | Signed | Washington Capitals 4 yr · $5.75M AAV |
| Patrick Kane | RW | 37 | Detroit Red Wings | $3.00M | Signed | Chicago Blackhawks 2 yr · $8.0M AAV |
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 | Signed | Chicago Blackhawks 5 yr · $15.0M AAV |
| Jason Robertson | LW | 26 | Dallas Stars | $7.75M | Signed | Dallas Stars 1 yr · $12.0M AAV |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 25 | Philadelphia Flyers | $5.75M | Signed | Philadelphia Flyers 4 yr · $9.13M AAV |