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The New York Times

NHL free-agency report cards: Grading every team’s early offseason moves - The Athletic

Yesterday

By Kevin Kurz, Jonas Siegel & Josh Yohe

NHL Free Agent Tracker

Yesterday

NBA Free Agency Roundup: Recap all the moves from first 3 days

3 days ago

NHL's top 10 UFAs still available: Latest buzz

Yesterday

By Luke Fox

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What is NHL free agency?

What is NHL unrestricted free agency? An NHL player becomes an unrestricted free agent when his contract runs out and he has either accrued seven seasons or is 27 years of age or older. It can also happen to a younger player who hasn't accrued that much time in the league, but doesn't receive a qualifying offer.

How does NHL free agency work? How does the salary cap impact decisions? - The Athletic

The New York Times

What time does NHL free agency start on July 1st?

NHL free agency began at noon ET Tuesday, with plenty of players signing with new teams, and some signing contracts with their current teams.

NHL free agency live blog

Is Marchand a free agent?

Brad Marchand signed a six-year, $31.5 million contract to remain with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $5.25 million.

Marchand signs 6-year, $31.5 million contract with Panthers

Is McDavid a free agent?

McDavid can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2026. “He's just really driven to win,” Bowman said. “We came close now two years in a row, so when you get that close you want to try and get that extra little bit to win an extra game or two next year.

McDavid contract talks will begin ‘whenever they’re ready,’ Oilers GM says

Opinion

GRADING THE BEST AND WORST FREE AGENCY MOVES

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Blueshirt Banter

MTPS: NHL Free Agency Predictions Almost Sure to Go Wrong

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Best potential free agent signings debated by NHL.com

5 days ago

All coverage

Head-scratching moves rule the day in NHL free agency

14 hours ago

By Larry Brooks

NHL free agency tracker: Updated list of the summer signings

Yesterday

By Espn Staff

The Hockey News

NHL Free Agency: Did Six Cup Contenders Improve, Worsen Or Stay The Same?

2 days ago

By Adam Proteau

Sports Illustrated

Worst Deals of 2025 NHL Free Agency

Yesterday

By Jacob Punturi

The Denver Post

Avalanche Journal: Sizing up the top of the NHL after a sleepy start to free agency

Yesterday

By Corey Masisak

The American Hockey League

Tracking free agency

3 days ago

Getting Right To The Point About NHL Free Agency

2 days ago

By Stan Fischler

diebytheblade.com

2025 NHL Free Agency Open Thread Part 2

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jacketscannon.com

2025 Free Agency Preview and Open Thread

5 days ago

Bleacher Report

9 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents Still Available Your Team Should Sign

3 days ago

By Joe Yerdon

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency

3 days ago

By Adam Gretz

Previewing the NHL's 2026 class of UFAs

3 days ago

By Sean O'leary

Maple Leafs pending UFA Marner inks eight-year, $96M contract in sign and trade with Vegas

6 days ago

NHL free agency tracker: Brent Burns signs and other moves

5 days ago

By Mike Brehm

NHL free agency: Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel among superstars who could hit the market in 2026

4 days ago

By Austin Nivison

Top 10 NHL unrestricted free agents of 2026: A sneak peek

48 minutes ago

By Matt Larkin

The Argus-Press

Brock Boeser and Nikolaj Ehlers headline the remaining NHL free agents to watch

6 days ago

By Stephen Whyno

How Does the Changing Face of NHL Free Agency Impact the Future of the League?

2 days ago

NHL Free Agency Winners: Panthers Hold Firm, Hurricanes Swing for the Cup

2 days ago

By Randy Sportak

Blueshirt Banter

MTPS: NHL Free Agency Winners, Losers, and WTF's

4 days ago

The Hockey Writers

8 Best Contracts Signed in NHL Free Agency 2025

23 hours ago

By Alex Chauvancy

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Public Skate: Free Agency

5 days ago

The Globe and Mail

Canadian teams making moves as NHL free agency opens

5 days ago

By Joshua Clipperton

Canucks re-sign Boeser, Rangers land Gavrikov and trade Miller to Carolina to open NHL free agency

5 days ago

By John Wawrow & Stephen Whyno

NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency

3 days ago

NHL Free Agency: AHL Signing Tracker

5 days ago

By Patrick Williams

Worst Contracts of the NHL Offseason (So Far)

3 days ago

Winging It In Motown

NHL Free Agency Opens Today

5 days ago

By Kyle Wiim

An Insightful Look at Notable NHL Signings and Their Impact

4 days ago

98.5 The Sports Hub

NHL free agency roundup: The biggest pre-July 1 moves across the league

5 days ago

By Matt Dolloff

Pro Football & Sports Network

Top 10 Largest Contracts Handed Out in 2025 NHL Free Agency Featuring Mitch Marner’s $96M Payday

2 days ago

By Michael Whitaker

Start of NHL’s free agency expected to lack frenzy with many high-profile players off the board

5 days ago

NHL Free Agent Day 2 signings (live updates)

4 days ago

By Ian Oland

Sports Betting Dime

Stanley Cup Odds After Free Agency: See Winners & Losers

3 days ago

By Brady Trettenero

All About The Jersey

The Final AATJ Preview for NHL Free Agency 2025

6 days ago

The four biggest lessons of the 2025 NHL free agency first wave

3 days ago

By Greg Wyshynski

What's happened and what's still ahead in NHL free agency

5 days ago

By Elliotte Friedman

NHL free agency 2025: Signing grades for Ehlers, Burns, Granlund, more

3 days ago

By Ryan S. Clark, Greg Wyshynski & Kristen Shilton

Top remaining NHL free agents: The best 2025 UFAs still on the board

3 days ago

By Matt Larkin

NHL free agency tracker: Canucks re-sign Brock Boeser, Maple Leafs trade Mitch Marner to Golden Knights

4 days ago

By Chris Bengel

Marner traded to Golden Knights by Maple Leafs, signs 8-year, $96 million contract

5 days ago

2025 NHL Free Agency winners and losers: Panthers, Golden Knights break the game

4 days ago

By Matt Larkin

Fantasy impact of faces in new places: Marner, Ehlers, Gibson and more

3 days ago

By Victoria Matiash & Sean Allen

NHL free agency preview: How each team can earn an A+

6 days ago

By Ryan S. Clark & Kristen Shilton

The New York Times

Ranking the NHL’s top 40 free agents of 2026: Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov and more - The Athletic

2 days ago

By James Mirtle

Fantasy spin on free agent signings with EDGE stats

3 days ago

A quick thought on every notable NHL signing

4 days ago

By Justin Bourne

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