The 2025 NHL draft included 224 prospects finding new homes, and the weekend included trades for Noah Dobson, Charlie Coyle and John Gibson. On Monday, a slew of re-signings, and the trade of Mitch Marner, took several big names off the free agent big board.

The NHL on July 1, just before noon ET, released the list of players who were restricted free agents under Group 2, unrestricted free agents under Groups 3 and 6, and unrestricted free agents by virtue of not receiving qualifying offers. NHL.com will update players' contract status throughout the offseason.

The NHL Players' Association announced that 11 players have filed for salary arbitration. Hearings will be held from July 20 to Aug. 4, though both sides usually reach an agreement beforehand.

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The NHL's free agency period has begun and here's where every major name has signed so far after the first day.

The NHL’s free agency period is here. Follow along throughout with our live coverage as the league's teams make moves.

The Colorado Avalanche traded center Charlie Coyle and left-winger Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Gavin Brindley, a 2025 third-round draft pick and a 2027 conditional second-round draft pick.

The NHL's annual free agency period opened on Tuesday at noon, and you can keep up with the Penguins' signings here

NHL free agency has arrived. And it's already proven a hectic period rather hectic period. Mitch Marner, Aaron Ekblad, Brad Marchand and Brock Boeser lead the list of candidates who could find new ...