The current NHL offseason has been quite active. Following the Florida Panthers` second consecutive Stanley Cup championship and their lengthy celebration, the yearly phase of changing team rosters has commenced.
The 2025 NHL draft saw 224 promising players selected by teams, and the draft weekend also featured notable trades involving Noah Dobson, Charlie Coyle, and John Gibson. Monday brought numerous contract extensions and the trade of Mitch Marner, reducing the pool of significant free agents.
Below is our constantly updated 2025 free agency tracker, listing all signed players, usually with their contract`s average annual value. Note that the most recent deals are listed first, organized by date.
Draft Summary: All 224 picks
Team Grades for all 32
Winners and Losers
July 1
Andrew Mangiapane returns to Western Canada with the Oilers after a short time with a U.S.-based team, signing a two-year contract worth $3.6 million AAV.
Forward Justin Brazeau has chosen the Penguins as his next NHL team, signing a two-year contract with a $1.5 million AAV.
The Devils continued to bolster their forward depth, adding veteran scoring winger Evgenii Dadonov on a one-year, $1 million deal.
The July 1 goalie movement persists. Utah is the latest team to add a netminder, signing Stanley Cup champion Vitek Vanecek to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
Offensive defenseman John Klingberg is heading to San Jose, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $4 million pact with the Sharks.
Mikael Granlund, one of the top remaining free agents, has joined the Ducks on a three-year deal.
Veteran bottom-six forward Lars Eller has chosen the Senators as his next team, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1.25 million deal.
The Penguins have extended their relationships with Philip Tomasino (one year, $1.75 million) and Connor Dewar (one year, $1.1 million).
In an effort to reclaim the title of Florida`s premier hockey team, the Lightning have signed Pontus Holmberg to a two-year contract with a $1.55 million AAV.
The Wild have acquired Nico Sturm. The former Panther has signed a two-year contract with a $2 million AAV.
The Sabres have joined the free agency activity! The club`s first notable deal of the day is signing goaltender Alex Lyon to a two-year contract with a $1.5 million AAV.
The Kraken enhance their goaltending depth, adding former Stanley Cup winner Matt Murray on a one-year, $1 million contract.
The Islanders had a successful draft weekend and continue their momentum in free agency, adding veteran forward Jonathan Drouin on a two-year deal with a $4 million AAV.
The Stars have made their first move. Hours after announcing Glen Gulutzan as the new head coach, the Stars have brought back forward Radek Faksa on a two-year contract with a $3 million AAV.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Kings lost defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to the Rangers. To help fill that blue-line void, they signed Cody Ceci (four years, $4.5 million AAV) and Brian Dumoulin (three years, $4 million AAV). They also signed goaltender Anton Forsberg for two years, $2.25 million AAV.
Defenseman Nick Perbix has only played for the Lightning in his NHL career thus far. He will head to Nashville next, agreeing to a two-year contract with a $2.75 million AAV with the Predators.
The Panthers have once again looked to a veteran defenseman, signing Jeff Petry to a one-year contract worth $775,000.
Fresh off a Stanley Cup win with the Panthers, defenseman Nate Schmidt is joining Utah by way of a three-year contract with a $3.5 million AAV.
The NHL career of James van Riemsdyk will continue, as he has agreed to terms with the Red Wings on a one-year, $1 million deal. Separately, the Wings added Jacob Bernard-Docker on a one-year, $875,000 contract.
The Bruins enhance their depth, agreeing to terms with Sean Kuraly on a two-year contract with a $1.85 million AAV.
Another key member of the Panthers` championship roster is returning. Veteran forward Tomas Nosek has agreed to a one-year deal.
After finishing the 2024-25 season with the Jets, veteran forward Brandon Tanev is staying in the Central Division, but heading to Utah by way of a three-year contract with a $2.5 million AAV.
Another goalie name is off the board! Kaapo Kahkonen has agreed to terms with the Canadiens on a one-year deal worth $1.15 million. In a separate deal, the club also signed forward Sammy Blais.
Scott Perunovich, winner of the 2020 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in NCAA men`s hockey, has signed a one-year deal with Utah.
In need of backup goaltending depth, the Islanders agreed to terms with `Big Save` Dave Rittich on a one-year deal.
Diminutive, versatile forward Kailer Yamamoto is the latest player added by Utah, by way of a one-year, $775,000 pact.
Veteran center Nick Bjugstad has made his decision: He is joining the Blues by way of a two-year contract.
Veteran defenseman Ryan Lindgren finished the 2024-25 season with the Avalanche, and he will head northwest for his next NHL home, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract with a $4.5 million AAV.
The Senators haven`t yet attracted new free agents, but their re-signing efforts remain strong. After re-upping with Claude Giroux, the Sens also continued their business relationship with Nick Cousins via a one-year, $825,000 pact.
Likely to be a fan favorite in Beantown, veteran forward Tanner Jeannot has agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Bruins, with a $3.4 million AAV.
A sixth-round pick in the 2016 draft, winger Michael Pezzetta is moving from Montreal to Toronto via a two-year contract with a $787,500 AAV.
Connor Brown impressed many viewers with determined play during the Oilers` run to the Stanley Cup Final. Now, he will bring that energy to the Devils, who have signed him to a four-year contract with a $3 million AAV.
The defenseman market has one key player fewer, as the Rangers have agreed to terms with Vladislav Gavrikov on a seven-year contract with a $7 million AAV.
One of the top goaltending options available is off the board, with Dan Vladar joining the Flyers via a two-year contract with a $3.35 million AAV.
Veteran spirited forward Corey Perry is switching sides in the Oilers-Kings rivalry, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with salary and bonuses worth $3.5 million. Separately, the Kings also signed veteran forward Joel Armia to a two-year deal with a $2.5 million AAV.
One of the top available free agents has made a decision… and he will be re-signing. Brock Boeser is back with the Canucks by way of a seven-year contract with a $7.3 million AAV.
Parker Kelly will continue his career with the Avalanche, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract with a $1.7 million AAV.
Veteran forward Colin Blackwell will be returning to the Stars, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with a $775,000 AAV.
Christian Dvorak has moved on from the Canadiens, agreeing to a one-year, $5.4 million contract with the Flyers.
Noah Juulsen, welcome to Philly! The Flyers have signed the 28-year-old defenseman to a one-year, $900,000 deal.
Defenseman Ryan Johnson is staying with the Sabres, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with a $775,000 AAV.
The top-rated goaltender set to enter free agency this offseason will not make it to market; Jake Allen is back with the Devils via a five-year contract with a $1.8 million AAV.
Veteran offensive defenseman Tony DeAngelo will be back with the Islanders for 2025-26, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1.75 million contract.
June 30
The Red Wings will be continuing their relationship with veteran forward Patrick Kane, signing a one-year extension worth $3 million.
The championship core is staying together. After re-signing Sam Bennett last week, the Panthers re-signed both Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand on Monday.
Rumors of a Mitch Marner trade surfaced during draft weekend and materialized Monday, as the Maple Leafs signed Marner to an eight-year extension with a $12 million average annual value, then traded him to the Golden Knights for Nicolas Roy.
The Oilers will not allow one of their promising young players to leave via offer sheet, as they signed restricted free agent defenseman Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract with a $10.5 million AAV.
Veteran defenseman Ivan Provorov would have been one of the most sought-after blueliners on the free agent market. Instead, he will be back with the Blue Jackets for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a seven-year contract with an $8.5 million AAV.
Benedict Kingsley