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Free Agents

What Could Jeff Skinner Offer the Bruins?

Josh Deeds | February 18, 2026

The Boston Bruins are at best a wild-card team this season. That is, if they can dig themselves out of the hole they’re in. They’ll need to step up their…

Categories Boston Bruins, Free Agents

The Best Free Agent Signings in NHL History

THW Archives | February 3, 2026

Free agency is a very important aspect of the NHL. The best NHL free agent signings, typically of players with high skill, retain the ability to drastically improve a given team…

Categories Archives, Free Agents, Hockey History

Maple Leafs’ 3 Best Free Agent Signings of All-Time

Spencer Lazary | December 20, 2025

*This archive was originally written in June 2023 Every offseason, NHL contenders will try to add that key piece through free agency to help their team immediately, and sometimes it…

Categories Archives, Free Agents, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Maple Leafs Transactions, 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…

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Edmonton Oilers Should Sign Ilya Samsonov to a PTO

Jackson Scherger | September 25, 2025

As the preseason gets into full swing and the season draws nearer, rosters are beginning the process of taking shape. Teams can still add players that are unsigned and give…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents

5 PTO Players Most Likely to Land NHL Contracts

Alex Chauvancy | September 23, 2025

Every September, there are always a few players who enter camp on PTOs, perform well, and end up signing NHL contracts. Some PTOs turn into more than just depth additions,…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agents, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks

2025 NHL PTO Tracker

Alex Chauvancy | September 21, 2025

With NHL training camps underway, here’s a look at which players are attending camp on professional tryouts (PTOs). There are 25 across the league, and surely some will end up…

Categories Editor Picks, Free Agents, NHL News

Kraken Sign Ryker Evans to a 2-Year Extension

Jess Amato | August 11, 2025

On Aug. 11, the Seattle Kraken announced they have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year contract extension. His contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $2.05 million. Following…

Categories Free Agents, Kraken Transactions, NHL News, Seattle Kraken

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,…

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Oilers’ 3 Potential PTO Targets

Matt Parks | August 4, 2025

The NHL offseason is in full swing, and teams are finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season. Training camp allows contracted players to prepare for the regular season, but it…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents

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

Devils Sign Thomas Bordeleau to 1-Year Deal

Donnah Campbell | July 24, 2025

The New Jersey Devils have signed Thomas Bordeleau to a one-year, two-way deal. For the upcoming season, his contract is worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 at the…

Categories Devils Transactions, Free Agents, New Jersey Devils, NHL News
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