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The American Hockey League

AHL names to watch as free agency opens today

6 days ago

By Patrick Williams

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

4 days ago

By Greg Wyshynski

The American Hockey League

Moves continue as free agency period rolls on

1 hour ago

By Patrick Williams

NHL Free Agent Tracker

6 days ago

Five Worst NHL Signings Of The 2025 Off-Season

Yesterday

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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 agrees to six-year extension with Panthers following Stanley Cup run. The Athletic has live coverage of NHL free agency. Brad Marchand has agreed to a six-year extension with the Florida Panthers, league sources told The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

Brad Marchand agrees to six-year extension with Panthers following Stanley Cup run

The New York Times

Is Mitch Marner a free agent?

TORONTO -- Mitch Marner was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward, who could have become an unrestricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $96 million contract with Toronto prior to the trade. It has an average annual value of $12 million.

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

Opinion

GRADING THE BEST AND WORST FREE AGENCY MOVES

Jun 30

Blueshirt Banter

MTPS: NHL Free Agency Predictions Almost Sure to Go Wrong

6 days ago

Best potential free agent signings debated by NHL.com

6 days ago

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The New York Times

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

2 days ago

By Kevin Kurz, Jonas Siegel & Josh Yohe

Head-scratching moves rule the day in NHL free agency

2 days ago

By Larry Brooks

Sports Illustrated

2025 NHL Free Agency Winners and Losers

3 hours ago

By Karl Rasmussen

NHL's top 10 UFAs still available: Latest buzz

7 hours ago

By Luke Fox

The Hockey News

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

3 days ago

By Adam Proteau

The Denver Post

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

2 days ago

By Corey Masisak

The Best Contracts of the NHL Offseason (so far)

Yesterday

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

6 days ago

By Matt Larkin

diebytheblade.com

2025 NHL Free Agency Open Thread Part 2

5 days ago

NHL free agency tracker: Brent Burns signs and other moves

6 days ago

By Mike Brehm

The Hockey Writers

10 Worst Contracts Signed in NHL Free Agency 2025

5 hours ago

By Alex Chauvancy

Bleacher Report

9 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents Still Available Your Team Should Sign

4 days ago

By Joe Yerdon

jacketscannon.com

2025 Free Agency Preview and Open Thread

6 days ago

couriernews.com

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

Jun 30

Winners and losers from early rush of NHL free agency

6 days ago

By Josh Wegman

NHL Western Conference free-agency recap

2 days ago

By Alex Wiederspiel

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

6 days ago

By John Wawrow & Stephen Whyno

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

3 days ago

The Boston Globe

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

Jun 30

By Stephen Whyno

Best Signings of 2025 NHL Free Agency

12 hours ago

By Jacob Punturi

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Public Skate: Free Agency

6 days ago

An Insightful Look at Notable NHL Signings and Their Impact

5 days ago

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

6 days ago

NHL Free Agency: AHL Signing Tracker

6 days ago

By Patrick Williams

Chicago Hockey Now

NHL Free Agency Live Blog

6 days ago

By Greg Boysen

The Globe and Mail

Canadian teams making moves as NHL free agency opens

6 days ago

By Joshua Clipperton

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

4 days ago

Blueshirt Banter

Podcast Question Thread

6 days ago

By Eric Kohn

Winging It In Motown

NHL Free Agency Opens Today

6 days ago

By Kyle Wiim

98.5 The Sports Hub

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

6 days ago

By Matt Dolloff

NHL Free Agency Frenzy: Salary Cap Jump Fuels An Unpredictable Market

Jun 29

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

3 days ago

By Randy Sportak

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

5 days ago

By Chris Bengel

NHL Free Agent Day 2 signings (live updates)

5 days ago

By Ian Oland

NHL Free Agency Updates: Key Player Moves & Team Outlooks

5 days ago

3 NHL free agency winners and 3 big losers in 2025

6 hours ago

By James Dator

The New York Times

NHL free agency best and worst deals: On Ivan Provorov, Mitch Marner and many more - The Athletic

6 days ago

By Dom Luszczyszyn

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

4 days ago

By Ryan S. Clark, Greg Wyshynski & Kristen Shilton

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

6 days ago

By Elliotte Friedman

NHL free agency tracker: Updated list of the summer signings

2 days ago

By Espn Staff

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

5 days ago

By Matt Larkin

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

Jun 30

By Ryan S. Clark & Kristen Shilton

The Hockey News

Five Worst NHL Signings Of The 2025 Off-Season

Yesterday

The New York Times

NHL free agency: The 9 best players still available on the market on Day 2

5 days ago

By Harman Dayal

The American Hockey League

Tracking free agency

4 days ago

NHL Free Agency Winners and Losers: Panthers on top yet again

5 days ago

By Ryan Dixon

Sports Illustrated

Worst Deals of 2025 NHL Free Agency

2 days ago

By Jacob Punturi

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