The 2025 NHL offseason is already delivering plenty of excitement. Fresh off the Florida Panthers` second consecutive Stanley Cup win, the annual period of roster adjustments is underway. The recent NHL draft saw 224 prospects join new organizations, and the preceding weekend featured notable trades involving Noah Dobson, Charlie Coyle, and John Gibson. Monday brought a wave of contract extensions and the trade of Mitch Marner, taking several significant names off the potential free agent list.
Below is our continuously updated tracker for the 2025 NHL free agency period. It provides a list of signed players, typically including the average annual value (AAV) of their contracts. The most recent deals are listed first by date.
July 1
Forward Justin Brazeau has chosen the Penguins, signing a two-year contract with a $1.5 million AAV.
The Devils have enhanced their forward depth by adding veteran scoring winger Evgenii Dadonov on a one-year, $1 million deal.
The flurry of goalie signings on July 1 continues. Utah (Mammoth) is the latest team to sign a netminder, adding Stanley Cup champion Vitek Vanecek on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million.
Offensive defenseman John Klingberg is heading to San Jose, agreeing to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Sharks.
Mikael Granlund, one of the notable forwards still available, has joined the Ducks on a three-year agreement.
Veteran bottom-six forward Lars Eller has chosen the Senators as his next club, finalizing a one-year contract worth $1.25 million.
The Penguins have extended their agreements with Philip Tomasino (one year, $1.75 million AAV) and Connor Dewar (one year, $1.1 million AAV).
In a move to potentially challenge for Florida`s top team spot, the Lightning have signed Pontus Holmberg to a two-year contract at a $1.55 million AAV.
The Wild have acquired Nico Sturm. The former Panther has signed a two-year deal with a $2 million AAV.
The Sabres have made their first major move of the day, signing goaltender Alex Lyon to a two-year contract with a $1.5 million AAV.
The Kraken are boosting their goaltending depth, adding former Stanley Cup champion Matt Murray on a one-year deal worth $1 million.
The Islanders are building on a successful draft weekend, continuing their momentum by adding veteran forward Jonathan Drouin on a two-year contract with a $4 million AAV.
The Stars have made their first move of the day after hiring Glen Gulutzan as head coach, bringing back forward Radek Faksa on a two-year contract at a $3 million AAV.
Earlier, the Kings lost defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to the Rangers. To address their blue line, 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 at a $2.25 million AAV.
Defenseman Nick Perbix, who previously only played for the Lightning in the NHL, is moving to Nashville, agreeing to a two-year contract with the Predators at a $2.75 million AAV.
The Panthers have again added a veteran defenseman, signing Jeff Petry to a one-year deal worth $775,000.
Fresh off a Stanley Cup win with the Panthers, defenseman Nate Schmidt is joining Utah (Mammoth) on a three-year contract with a $3.5 million AAV.
James van Riemsdyk`s NHL career will continue as he`s agreed to terms with the Red Wings on a one-year deal worth $1 million. Separately, the Wings also added Jacob Bernard-Docker on a one-year contract worth $875,000.
The Bruins are increasing 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 squad 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 moving to Utah (Mammoth) via a three-year contract at a $2.5 million AAV.
Another goaltender is off the market! Kaapo Kahkonen has agreed to a one-year contract with the Canadiens worth $1.15 million. In a separate transaction, 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 contract with Utah (Mammoth).
Seeking backup goaltending depth, the Islanders have agreed to terms with `Big Save` Dave Rittich on a one-year deal.
Versatile forward Kailer Yamamoto is the latest addition by Utah (Mammoth), signing a one-year contract worth $775,000.
Veteran center Nick Bjugstad has made his decision, joining the Blues on a two-year contract.
Veteran defenseman Ryan Lindgren finished the 2024-25 season with the Avalanche but will head northwest to Seattle (Kraken) for his next NHL home, agreeing to a four-year contract with a $4.5 million AAV.
While the Senators haven`t added new free agents yet, they`ve been active in re-signing players. After extending Claude Giroux, the Sens also continued their relationship with Nick Cousins via a one-year contract worth $825,000.
Veteran forward Tanner Jeannot is sure to become a fan favorite in Boston, agreeing to a five-year contract with the Bruins at a $3.4 million AAV.
Winger Michael Pezzetta, originally a sixth-round pick in 2016, is moving from Montreal to Toronto via a two-year contract worth $787,500 AAV.
Connor Brown impressed many with his performance during the Oilers` run to the Stanley Cup Final. He will now bring that energy to the Devils, who have signed him to a four-year contract with a $3 million AAV.
The defenseman market is smaller by one key player, as the Rangers have agreed to terms with Vladislav Gavrikov on a seven-year contract worth $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 forward Corey Perry is switching sides in the Oilers-Kings rivalry, agreeing to a one-year deal with salary and bonuses totaling $3.5 million. Separately, the Kings also signed veteran forward Joel Armia to a two-year contract with a $2.5 million AAV.
One of the top available free agents has made a decision – he`s re-signing. Brock Boeser is back with the Canucks on a seven-year contract with a $7.3 million AAV.
Parker Kelly will continue his career with the Avalanche, agreeing to a four-year contract at a $1.7 million AAV.
Veteran forward Colin Blackwell will return to the Stars, agreeing to a two-year deal with a $775,000 AAV.
Christian Dvorak has departed the Canadiens, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $5.4 million with the Flyers.
Noah Juulsen is joining Philly! The Flyers have signed the 28-year-old defenseman to a one-year contract worth $900,000.
Defenseman Ryan Johnson is remaining with the Sabres, agreeing to a three-year contract with a $775,000 AAV.
The top-rated goaltender expected to hit free agency this offseason will not reach the market; Jake Allen is back with the Devils on a five-year contract with a $1.8 million AAV.
Veteran offensive defenseman Tony DeAngelo will be returning to the Islanders for the 2025-26 season, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million.
June 30
The Red Wings are continuing their relationship with veteran forward Patrick Kane, signing him to a one-year extension worth $3 million.
The core is staying together. After re-signing Sam Bennett last week, the Panthers have also re-signed both Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand on Monday.
Following draft weekend trade rumors, Mitch Marner was traded on Monday. The Maple Leafs signed Marner to an eight-year extension ($12 million AAV) before trading him to the Golden Knights in exchange for Nicolas Roy.
The Oilers are preventing one of their promising young players from potentially leaving via offer sheet, signing restricted free agent defenseman Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract worth $10.5 million AAV.
Veteran defenseman Ivan Provorov would have been a highly sought-after free agent. Instead, he will remain with the Blue Jackets for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a seven-year deal with an $8.5 million AAV.
