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Free Agency

Islanders’ Mathieu Darche Had Good But Not Great First Free Agency as GM

Mike Fink | July 2, 2025

The New York Islanders were busy on day one of free agency, both re-signing players and bringing in talent from outside the organization. Mathieu Darche has only been the general…

Categories Free Agency, Islanders Management, New York Islanders

Senators Smart to Stay Quiet on Day 1 of Free Agency

Dayton Reimer | July 2, 2025

After being rumoured to be interested in Brock Boeser, Rasmus Andersson, and Tanner Jeannot, the Ottawa Senators kicked off day one of free agency with just two minor signings, adding…

Categories Free Agency, Ottawa Senators

Get to Know the Winnipeg Jets’ 2025 Free Agent Signings

Declan Schroeder | July 2, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets, as usual, have been quiet early in NHL free agency but general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff did add seven players to the organization — five forwards, one defensemen,…

Categories Free Agency, Jets Transactions, Winnipeg Jets

Breaking Down the Mammoth’s Day 1 Free Agent Signings

Chase Beardsley | July 2, 2025

The Utah Mammoth are heading into a season where they are expected to make the playoffs and an offseason where they’re expected to do something big, especially with the amount…

Categories Free Agency, Utah Mammoth, Utah Mammoth Transactions

Oilers Sign Mangiapane to 2-Year Contract with $3.6 Million Average Annual Value

Declan Schroeder | July 2, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers have signed left winger Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year contract with a $3.6 million average annual value (AAV.) Mangiapane scored 14 goals and added 14 assists for…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agency, NHL News, Oilers Transactions

Blackhawks Notebook: Day 2 of Prospect Camp & Free Agency Fizzle

Gail Kauchak | July 2, 2025

For the Chicago Blackhawks, the opening day of free agency and Day 2 of development camp both fell on the same day, July 1. General manager Kyle Davidson wasn’t expected…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agency

Grading the Rangers’ Trade of K’Andre Miller to the Hurricanes

Spencer Lazary | July 2, 2025

The New York Rangers continue to drastically change their roster. After signing Vladislav Gavrikov to a 7-year, $49 million contract, which should improve their blue line, it also put an…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Free Agency, New York Rangers, NHL Trade Analysis

Canadiens Impressively Turn Mailloux Into Bolduc With Another Key Trade

Ryan Szporer | July 2, 2025

Ex-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux was going to have a hard time cracking the lineup. Trading him for Zachary Bolduc makes sense.

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Free Agency

Top 40 2025 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

Alex Chauvancy | July 2, 2025

This year’s UFA class once looked like it had plenty of promise, but things have changed in recent months. Igor Shesterkin signed a massive eight-year extension with the New York…

Categories Free Agency, Free Agents, Key Post

Grading the Boston Bruins 2025 Free Agency Moves

Tommy Bennett | July 2, 2025

Christmas came early! It’s the first day of free agency, and what a day it was for hockey! General manager Don Sweeney had a busy day. It wasn’t loaded with…

Categories Boston Bruins, Free Agency

Lightning Sign Jakob Pelletier to a 3-Year Contract

Jim Bay | July 2, 2025

In the early morning hours of July 2, the Tampa Bay Lightning reached a three-year contract agreement with 24-year-old winger Jakob Pelletier, securing him through the end of the 2027-28…

Categories Free Agency, Lightning Transactions, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

2025 NHL Free Agency Tracker

Alex Chauvancy | July 1, 2025

NHL free agency is here. We’ve already had some of our top UFAs sign new contracts with their current teams, and there could be more before July 1, making an…

Categories Editor Picks, Free Agency, Free Agents
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