The 2018-19 NHL season has been one of the most exciting in recent memory, with a number of big names changing teams. Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of free agency to see which players will be staying and which ones will be going.
The nhl free agency tracker 2021 is a live tracker that allows users to keep track of the NHL’s upcoming free agents.
Each offseason, NHL free agency often starts on July 1: a beloved tradition on Canada Day in the north, and a pre-Independence Day celebration of commerce for those of us in the south.
The Stanley Cup has yet to be awarded as of July 1, 2021. But, after 27 days, we’re ready for the madness to begin.
While the important dates have changed, the objective of free agency has remained the same: GMs around the NHL are hoping to sign a game-changing veteran who can help them improve their playoff chances or strengthen their core with the glue that helps teams win championships.
Here’s our always-updated tracker, which includes a list of every player signed, as well as analysis of the major transactions and speculation about what may happen next. The most recent transactions are at the top of the list.
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July 28
After a season away from the Lightning, veteran defender Zach Bogosian has signed a three-year, $2.55 million deal with the team.
Braden Holtby found a new home with the Stars after being bought out, signing a one-year, $2 million contract.
Sign ’em if you can’t beat ’em! David Savard, a former Lightning defender, has signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Canadiens.
The Boone Jenner era of Blue Jackets hockey will continue as the center is re-signed to a four-year, $15 million contract by the club.
In Vancouver, Thatcher Demko has a new experienced creasemate. After buying out Braden Holtby earlier this week, the Canucks have signed Jaroslav Halak to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Predators have signed veteran forward Mikael Granlund to a four-year, $20 million contract.
Martin Jones has signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Flyers as a backup to rookie goalie Carter Hart.
The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million deal with defenseman Travis Hamonic.
The Minnesota Wild continue to bolster their defense by signing Alex Goligoski to a one-year, $5 million contract.
The Hurricanes have signed Frederik Andersen to a two-year, $9 million contract after parting ways with their three goalies for 2020-21.
Veteran defender Ryan Suter has signed a four-year, $14.6 million deal with the Stars after being bought out by the Wild this summer.
Forward Blake Coleman, a crucial member of the Lightning’s back-to-back Stanley Cup victories, has agreed to a six-year, $29.4 million deal with the Flames.
The Kraken have added winger Alex Wennberg to their squad, signing him to a three-year, $13.5 million contract.
The Golden Knights have acquired winger Evgenii Dadonov from the Senators in exchange for Nick Holden and a 2022 third-round selection from the Canucks.
Evan Rodrigues, a restricted free agency forward, has signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Penguins.
Brandon Sutter, a forward with the Vancouver Canucks, has signed a one-year, $1.125 million contract with the team.
Before the formal start of free agency, the Hurricanes took care of some internal business by re-signing forward Jordan Martinook to a three-year, $5.4 million contract.
This week has also seen a lot of activity in the trading sector. The Oilers dealt defender Ethan Bear to the Hurricanes in exchange for winger Warren Foegele, continuing the pattern.
A deal! In return for Toronto’s 2022 third-round selection, the Blackhawks will send defender Nikita Zadorov to the Flames (acquired in the David Rittich trade).
The Red Wings have re-signed winger Sam Gagner and goalie Calvin Pickard to one-year contracts as they continue to fill up their 2021-22 roster.
Tyson Barrie, one of the best offensive defenders on the market, has been re-signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a three-year, $13.5 million deal.
Alec Martinez has signed a three-year, $15.75 million contract with the Golden Knights, bringing him back to the blue line.
Jonathan Bernier, an unrestricted free agent, is expected to sign with New Jersey today. UFA G Jaroslav Halak is expected to sign with Vancouver, as we have reported. I’m curious whether UFA G James Reimer will end up in San Jose or Las Vegas. With goalies, there’s still a lot to work out. @TheAthletic @TSNHockey
July 28, 2021 — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun)
July 27
The Avalanche and captain Gabriel Landeskog have agreed to a contract deal worth $56 million over eight years.
Brandon Montour, who joined the Panthers at the trade deadline last season, has signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the team.
The Jets have signed restricted free agent goalie Eric Comrie to a one-year contract for $850,000.
Many clubs were interested in defenseman Mike Reilly, but the Bruins signed him to a three-year, $9 million contract, which removed him off the market.
Drake Caggiula, a restricted free agent forward, has signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Sabres.
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The Canadiens, who finished second in the Stanley Cup, have decided to re-sign forward Joel Armia to a four-year, $13.6 million contract.
Taro Hirose, a forward, has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings for the 2021-22 season.
The wait is over: Alex Ovechkin has agreed to a five-year, $47.5 million contract deal with the Capitals.
RFA winger Pavel Buchnevich inks a four-year, $23.2 million deal with the Blues after being traded to them.
Conor Garland signs a five-year, $24.75 million contract with the Canucks after being traded to them last week.
Kyle Rau, an unrestricted free agent, signs a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Wild.
The Red Wings have agreed to a two-year deal with forward Kyle Criscuolo for an unknown price.
July 26
Paul Stastny has signed a one-year, $3.75 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets, which will keep him with the team for at least another season.
The Flyers have been busy rebuilding their blue line, but they have agreed to a one-year deal with Sam Morin for $750,000.
Center Following his trade to the Panthers at the 2021 deadline, Sam Bennett was a big hit, and he’ll be back for four more years and $17.6 million.
Nathan Walker, a restricted free agent, has signed a two-year, $1.5 million contract with the Blues.
Frederic Allard, a restricted free agency defender, has signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Predators.
Florida has decided to re-sign Lucas Carlsson and Noah Juulsen, two restricted free agents. Both of them were given one-year contracts.
July 25
Marc Staal, a veteran blueliner, has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Red Wings.
Trevor Moore, a restricted free agency forward, will be signed to a two-year, $3.75 million deal by the Kings.
July 24
For the time being, one of the NHL’s finest young defensemen will not be changing jerseys. Cale Makar has agreed to a six-year, $54 million deal with the Avalanche.
July 23
Seth Jones signs an eight-year, $76 million contract with the Blackhawks after being traded from the Blue Jackets.
Taylor Hall’s strategy was successful. He re-ups with the Bruins for four years and $24 million after coming over via trade from the Sabres at the deadline and excelling throughout the regular season and playoffs.
July 22
After being traded to the Rangers, Barclay Goodrow signs a six-year, $21.85 million contract. He was a crucial component of the Lightning’s consecutive Cup victories.
Michael Rasmussen, a former first-round selection, has signed a three-year, $4.38 million contract with the Red Wings to continue his development.
Alex Nedeljkovic, a 2021 Calder Trophy finalist, inks a two-year, $6 million contract with the Red Wings after being traded from the Hurricanes.
Mike Smith, who had a bit of a comeback season in 2021, has signed a two-year extension with the Oilers, with a salary of $4.4 million.
July 21
Goaltender Chris Driedger (three years, $10.5 million), defender Jamie Oleksiak (five years, $23 million), and defenseman Adam Larsson (four years, $16 million) are among the Kraken’s first free-agent signings.
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