NHL free agency tracker: Live updates on the latest signings
The 2023 NHL offseason might seem a little compressed, with the draft taking place on June 28 and 29 this year, but the start of free agency is back to its usual date of July 1 (after a late start in 2022).
Every NHL general manager is hoping to land game-changing players, via either free agent deals or trades.
Here is our continuously updated tracker, featuring a list of every player signed, along with analysis of the biggest deals and buzz on what could happen next.
Note that the newest deals are on top, denoted by date.
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July 3
After two seasons with the Red Wings and one with the Panthers, veteran defenseman Marc Staal is coming back to the Metro Division, inking a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Flyers.
July 2
Finally, there will be another player skating around in a Maple Leafs jersey with “DOMI” on the back, as Max Domi has inked a one-year, $3 million pact with Toronto.
Tyler Bertuzzi is staying in the Atlantic Division! After starting his career with the Red Wings, then playing for the Bruins to close out 2022-23, he has signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Maple Leafs. Grade for the deal.
After being bought out by the Red Wings, Kailer Yamamoto has inked a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Kraken.
The Lightning continue to build out their depth, signing veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan to a one-year, $775,000 contract.
25-year-old defenseman Ben Gleason has chosen the Oilers for his next contract, signing a two-year, $1.55 million deal.
The Capitals make a trio of signings: defenseman Dylan McIlrath (two years, $1.55 million), goaltender Hunter Shepard (two years, $1.55 million) and forward Matthew Phillips (one year, $775,000).
Veteran defenseman Jack Johnson‘s career will continue with the Avalanche, as the two sides agreed on a one-year pact.
The Flames make it a three-for-one Sunday special, inking defenseman Colton Poolman (one year, $775,000) as well as forwards Martin Pospisil (one year, $775,000) and Dryden Hunt (two years, $1.55 million).
After a one-season sojourn with the Avalanche, veteran forward Evan Rodrigues has signed with the Panthers on a four-year, $12 million deal.
Versatile forward Christian Fischer joins the parade of talent headed to Detroit this offseason, inking a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the Red Wings.
July 1
After finishing the 2022-23 season with the Bruins, veteran forward Garnet Hathaway has inked a two-year, $4.78 million deal with the Flyers.
The Red Wings have added defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on a one-year, $4.125 million deal.
Forward Alexander Kerfoot is headed to Arizona on a two-year, $7 million contract.
Fabian Zetterlund, a 23-year-old forward, is returning to the Sharks by way of a two-year, $2.9 million contract.
The Maple Leafs and veteran offensive defenseman John Klingberg have agreed to a one-year, $4.15 million deal.
Incoming Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette will have at least one familiar face joining him from the Capitals, as New York has signed defenseman Erik Gustafsson to a one-year, $825,000 contract.
Another former Penguin is headed to Seattle, as the Kraken have signed defenseman Brian Dumoulin to a two-year, $6.3 million deal.
J.T. Compher has moved to the 313 area code, inking a five-year, $25.5 million deal with the Red Wings.
Veteran goaltender David Rittich is off the market, signing a one-year, $875,000 contract with the Kings.
The Penguins add veteran penalty-killing ace Lars Eller via a two-year, $4.9 million contract.
Among other free agent signings Saturday, the Avalanche reached a two-year, $7.7 million extension with RFA defenseman Bowen Byram.
Quiet for much of the day, the Islanders announce that they have reached a seven-year, $21 million deal with forward Pierre Engvall, a seven-year, $24.5 million deal with defenseman Scott Mayfield, a four-year, $11 million deal with goaltender Semyon Varlamov and an eight-year, $66 million extension for goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
After playing 402 games for the Devils, Miles Wood will continue his NHL career with the Avalanche, agreeing to a six-year, $15 million contract.
Veteran defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is heading back to the Panthers by way of a one-year, $1 million deal.
After playing a big role for the Devils in their return to the playoffs in 2022-23, defenseman Ryan Graves has agreed to terms with the Penguins on a six-year, $27 million deal.
Veteran forward Alex Galchenyuk is rejoining the Coyotes by way of a one-year, $775,000 contract.
After much deliberation, the Penguins have elected to bring back netminder Tristan Jarry on a five-year, $26.875 million contract. In addition, they signed Alex Nedeljkovic to a one-year, $1.5 million pact.
The Devils add another goaltender to their crew, inking Erik Kallgren to a one-year, $775,000 deal.
Veteran forward Noel Acciari has agreed to join the Penguins via a three-year, $6 million deal.
Twenty-nine-year-old netminder Anthony Stolarz has agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Panthers.
The Ducks have added some size and leadership to their dressing room, inking former Lightning forward Alex Killorn by way of a four-year, $25 million contract.
The Nick Bjugstad tour is headed back to the desert, as the veteran forward has agreed to a two-year, $4.2 million deal with the Coyotes.
The Jets bring back a familiar face, signing goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a one-year, $1.75 million deal. Winnipeg also inked forward Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year, $4 million contract.
After a busy week of trades and drafting a new franchise player in Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks have added veteran forward Ryan Donato by way of a two-year, $4 million deal.
After making some high-profile additions earlier Saturday, the Predators re-signed forward Cody Glass via a two-year, $5 million extension.
The Lightning make another depth forward signing, adding faceoff ace Luke Glendening to a two-year, $1.6 million deal.
Connecticut native Nick Bonino will join fellow Constitution Stater Jonathan Quick on the Rangers, inking a one-year, $800,000 contract.
Veteran blueliner Troy Stecher has agreed to terms with the Coyotes on a one-year, $1.1 million pact.
The Hurricanes’ free agent spree continues, with Carolina signing forward Michael Bunting to a three-year, $13.5 million contract. Grade for the deal.
Veteran forward Jason Zucker will be skating his home games on the campus of Arizona State University, agreeing to a one-year, $5.3 million deal with the Coyotes.
The Stars add young forward Sam Steel to the mix, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $850,000 pact.
A two-year, $1.6 million deal has been signed between the Lightning and forward Josh Archibald.
California native Matt Nieto is heading to the Penguins by way of a two-year, $1.8 million pact.
Following a buyout of his contract by the Predators this week, Matt Duchene has inked a one-year, $3 million deal with the Stars. Grade for the deal.
The Red Wings continue to add, reaching an agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract with forward Daniel Sprong.
The Sabres have reached agreements with netminders Devin Cooley and Dustin Tokarski on one-year, $775,000 deals.
Veteran forward Patrick Brown has signed with the Bruins, agreeing to terms on a two-year, $1.6 million contract.
After finishing the 2022-23 season with the Rangers, Niko Mikkola will head to the Panthers by way of a three-year, $7.5 million deal.
The Lightning have brought a two-time Cup champion into their mix, inking forward Conor Sheary to a three-year, $6 million deal.
Grigori Denisenko is sticking with the Panthers, inking a two-year, $1.55 million pact.
Twenty-five-year-old forward Givani Smith will switch from Florida to Northern California, signing a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Sharks.
The Kings have extended their relationship with Jaret Anderson-Dolan, signing him to a one-year, $775,000 deal.
Veteran blueliner Kevin Shattenkirk is headed to Boston, signing a one-year deal with the Bruins.
Trevor Lewis is returning to the Kings, as the veteran forward has signed a one-year, $775,000 contract. The Kings also signed defenseman Andreas Englund to a two-year, $2 million deal.
After missing much of the 2022-23 season because of Achilles tendon injuries, veteran forward Max Pacioretty has inked a one-year, $2 million deal with the Capitals, with another $2 million available in bonuses.
Defenseman Carson Soucy is heading from Seattle to Vancouver by way of a three-year, $9.75 million contract.
The Flyers have put themselves in the Ryan Poehling business, adding the forward via a one-year, $1.4 million deal.
Veteran forward Craig Smith is headed to the Stars, inking a one-year, $1 million contract.
Defenseman Mike Reilly will celebrate his 30th birthday on July 13, and he’ll do so as a member of the Panthers after signing a one-year, $1 million deal.
Following a post-trade glow-up with the Bruins to close out the 2022-23 season, Dmitry Orlov has signed a two-year, $15.5 million deal with the Hurricanes. Grade for the deal.
Defenseman Justin Holl has left Toronto — but isn’t headed too far away, inking a three-year, $10.2 million deal with the Red Wings.
The Canucks add a pair of veterans via one-year deals: Defenseman Ian Cole ($3 million) and forward Teddy Blueger ($1.9 million).
After helping guide the Panthers to the playoffs in 2022-23, veteran goalie Alex Lyon is headed to the Red Wings by way of a two-year, $1.8 million contract.
Milan Lucic is coming back to Boston as the bruising, veteran winger has inked a one-year, $1 million deal.
Defenseman Kyle Burroughs is heading from Vancouver to San Jose by way of a three-year, $3.3 million pact.
The Predators’ signing spree continues, as they have agreed with veteran forward Gustav Nyquist on a two-year, $6.37 million contract.
Defenseman Connor Clifton is leaving the Bruins but sticking in the Atlantic Division, signing a three-year, $10 million deal with the Sabres.
Etobicoke, Ontario native Connor Brown is heading to Edmonton, inking a one-year, $4 million contract with the Oilers.
After spending time in the Pacific Northwest with the Kraken, Morgan Geekie is headed to the Northeast, signing a two-year, $4 million deal with the Bruins.
The Red Wings have selected a veteran netminder off the goalie carousel, inking a one-year, $1.5 million deal with James Reimer.
Bottom-six forward Tyler Pitlick is joining the Rangers, inking a one-year, $785,000 deal.
One of the greatest beards in hockey history is relocating from South Florida to Southern California, as Radko Gudas has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Ducks.
The Sabres get on the board with a pair of one-year contracts: forward Tyson Jost ($2 million) and defenseman Erik Johnson ($3.25 million).
One of the big names has hopped off the goaltender carousel: Joonas Korpisalo has agreed to a five-year, $20 million deal with the Senators. Grade for the deal.
Frederik Andersen has elected to head back to Carolina, inking a two-year, $6.8 million deal with the Hurricanes.
The Kings add to their goaltending options, inking a one-year, $1 million deal with Cam Talbot.
Connecticut native Jonathan Quick is coming (close to) home, as the veteran goalie has reached a one-year, $825,000 pact with the Rangers.
After being traded to the Sharks prior to the draft, goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood has inked a two-year, $4.7 million deal.
After having his contract bought out by the Jets this week, veteran forward Blake Wheeler has signed a one-year, $800,000 deal with the Rangers (with $300,000 available in potential bonuses).
Twenty-five-year-old forward Lane Pederson has come to terms with the Oilers on a two-year, $1.55 million contract.
After the Flyers failed to move him ahead of the trade deadline, veteran James van Riemsdyk officially has a new team, signing a one-year, $1 million deal with the Bruins.
After finishing the 2022-23 season with the Maple Leafs, center Ryan O’Reilly is headed to the Predators via a four-year, $18 million contract. Grade for the deal.
After not issuing qualifying offers for RFAs Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian, the Devils re-signed both players: one year, $1.4 million for McLeod, two years, $2.7 million for Bastian.
Former Jets forward Kevin Stenlund has landed with the Panthers by way of a one-year, $1 million contract.
Seeking to add some size to their lineup, the Maple Leafs have signed forward Ryan Reaves to a three-year, $4.05 million deal.
The Predators have reached an agreement with veteran defenseman Luke Schenn on a three-year, $8.25 million deal.
Goaltender Antti Raanta is back with the Hurricanes via a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
After having his contract bought out by the Canucks earlier this week, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has signed a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the Panthers.
One NHL player agent tells me today that the flat cap for 2023-24 plus the jump in space in 2024-25 (up to at least $88 million) equals a lot of one-year deals in the UFA market starting tomorrow. (1/2)
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) June 30, 2023
