On July 1, starting at noon ET, unrestricted free agents can officially negotiate and sign with any team in the NHL, while general managers will be allowed to submit offer sheets to restricted free agents.
Sportsnet keeps you informed on every signing and trade.
July 1
Teams: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers
Trade Details: Joonas Korpisalo has been shipped from the Bruins to the Rangers for Kalle Vaisanen and a 2028 fourth-round pick.
Player: Ilya Mikheyev
Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Contract Details: The Lightning have added some speed to their forward group, agreeing to a four-year deal worth $15.4 million ($3.85M AAV).
Player: Corey Perry
Team: Los Angeles Kings
Contract Details: The veteran forward returns to Los Angeles on a one-year, $1 million deal.
Player: Ryan Lomberg
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Contract Details: The Flames forward leaves to join Columbus on a two-year deal with a $1.3 million average annual value.
Player: Ian Cole
Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Contract Details: The Blackhawks added a veteran presence to their blue line with Ian Cole joining on a one-year, $4.75 million contract.
Player: Mason Marchment
Team: San Jose Sharks
Contract Details: The Sharks locked up Marchment to a five-year deal worth approximately $7 million per season.
Player: Jaden Schwartz
Team: Colorado Avalanche
Contract Details: Schwartz leaves the Seattle Kraken to join the Avalanche on a three-year deal, $9.75 million deal ($3.25M AAV).
Player: Cole Smith
Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Contract Details: The Blackhawks added to their forward depth with Cole Smith joining on a three-year, $9-million deal ($3M AAV).
Player: Samuel Ersson
Team: Ottawa Senators
Contract Details: The Senators have signed goaltender Samuel Ersson to a two-year deal worth $4.4 million ($2.2M AAV).
Player: Mackie Samoskevich
Team: Seattle Kraken
Contract Details: After being acquired from the Panthers, the Kraken locked up the forward to a three-year, $11.55-million contract ($3.85M AAV)
Player: Erik Haula
Team: Los Angeles Kings
Contract Details: The Kings added to their centre depth, agreeing to a two-year, $7.2 million deal ($3.6M AAV).
Player: Ivan Demidov
Team: Montreal Canadiens
Contract: The Canadiens and Demidov agreed to a long-term extension at eight years, $73 million ($9.125M AAV).
Player: Tyson Foerster
Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Contract Details: The Flyers locked up another young forward, agreeing to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of approximately $7 million.
Player: Rasmus Andersson
Teams: Vegas Golden Knights
Contract Details: After acquiring the defenceman at the trade deadline, Vegas extended Andersson for eight years at $59.5 million ($8.5M AAV).
Player: Dan Vladar
Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Contract Details: Vladar will extend his stay in Philadelphia on a five-year, $27.5-million contract ($5.5M AAV) that will kick in after the 2026-27 season.
Player: Nico Hischier
Team: New Jersey Devils
Contract Details: Agreed to a five-year, $58,5 million contract extension ($11.7M AAV) that will kick in following the 2026-27 season.
Player: Radko Gudas
Team: Florida Panthers
Contract Details: Signed a six-year, $9-million extension ($1.5M AAV) after returning to Florida in a trade with Anaheim.
Player: Olen Zellweger
Team: Buffalo Sabres
Contract Details: The Sabres agreed to a three-year, $9-million extension ($3M AAV) with Zellweger after acquiring the defenceman from the Anaheim Ducks.
Player: Bowen Byram
Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Contract details: Agreed to a six-year, $75-million extension ($12.5 million AAV).
Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins
Trade Details: The Maple Leafs have dealt forward Robertson to the Penguins in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
Teams: Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars
Trade Details: Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin have been dealt to the Stars in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick.
Player: Eetu Luostarinen
Team: Florida Panthers
Contract Details: Signed an eight-year, $40-million extension ($5M AAV)
Player: Luke Cavallin
Team: Boston Bruins
Contract Details: Agreed to a one-year, $850,000 contract extension.
