News about free agency • NHL

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.

NHL Free Agency begins on July 1, 2025 at noon ET.

How to watch NHL 'Free Agent Frenzy' on ESPN+ Let the free agent frenzy begin. The NHL offseason rolls on with the signing period officially getting underway Tuesday at noon ET.