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Free Agency

Marchand Revealed Interesting Truth About His 2025 Free Agency

Spencer Lazary | January 7, 2026

In typical Brad Marchand fashion, he couldn’t just come into Toronto for a Tuesday night game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He had to walk in and set the entire…

Categories Florida Panthers, Free Agency, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL’s 2026 Free Agency Class Still Talented Despite Recent Extensions

Alex Chauvancy | October 23, 2025

There’s been plenty of hype for the 2026 free-agent class because of the number of high-end to elite players eligible to hit the market on July 1, 2026. Some of…

Categories Free Agency, Free Agents

Pending UFA Likely No Longer an Option for the Red Wings

Jim Parsons | September 28, 2025

There were rumors linking Kyle Connor to the Detroit Red Wings, as the star forward for the Winnipeg Jets is one of the many big names approaching unrestricted free agency…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Free Agency, Winnipeg Jets

Pacioretty Could Be the Missing Piece for the Maple Leafs

The Old Prof | September 13, 2025

If you read my previous Maple Leafs News & Rumours article, you probably already know the basics. Last season, Max Pacioretty earned a spot with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and…

Categories Free Agency, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sabres Sign Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to 1-Year Contract

Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 11, 2025

On Thursday (Sept. 11), the Buffalo Sabres announced they had signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a 1-year contract, with an $825,000 cap hit. We have signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Free Agency, NHL News, Sabres Transactions

Colorado Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to 1-Year Contract

Jeremy Schouppe | August 20, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Victor Olofsson to a 1-year, $1.575 million contract. Olofsson is coming off the best season of his career with the Vegas Golden Knights after…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Free Agency, NHL News

3 Remaining UFAs the Capitals Should Pursue

Christopher Babos | August 18, 2025

The Washington Capitals’ misfortune with the injury bug late in the 2024-25 season reinforced how valuable depth is in the NHL. Forward Aliaksei Protas was slowly worked back into the…

Categories Free Agency, Washington Capitals

Oilers Considering 3 PTO Targets, Pundits Claim

Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 14, 2025

Heading toward the 2025-26 season, teams will consider handing out professional tryout (PTO) contracts to players looking to earn new deals, and it seems as though the Edmonton Oilers are…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Free Agency

Flames Would Be a Great Fit for Free Agent Evgeny Kuznetsov

Rupert McDonald | August 5, 2025

The Calgary Flames selected some centre prospects in the 2025 Draft, but they are still lacking centre depth on their NHL roster. The Flames have been quiet throughout free agency,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Free Agency, Free Agents

3 PTO Options for Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025-26 Season

Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 3, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to remain in contention after being forced to undergo some changes this offseason, most significantly, the loss of Mitchell Marner to the Vegas Golden…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agency, Toronto Maple Leafs

Previewing the Senators’ 2026 Free Agent Class

Nicholas Endrizzi | July 31, 2025

As we approach August, one can safely make the assumption that the Ottawa Senators’ business when it comes to signing and retaining free agents is done. They’ve acquired a couple…

Categories Free Agency, Free Agents, Ottawa Senators

Winnipeg Jets 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0: Post Free-Agency Update

Declan Schroeder | July 31, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets won 56 games and the franchise’s first Presidents’ Trophy last season, but did not play up to their potential enough in the playoffs and fell in the second round…

Categories Free Agency, Season Previews, Winnipeg Jets
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