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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

NHL Offseason Moves Heat Up

As NHL free agency looms, teams are making significant roster adjustments. The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights, sending a 2028 third-round pick in exchange for the restricted free agent Panthers acquire Schmid. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks have inked Michael Kesselring to a new three-year, $13.5 million contract shortly after acquiring the defenseman Sharks ink Kesselring. In a separate deal, Brendan Gallagher has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations Gallagher traded to Canucks. The Buffalo Sabres also secured checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn with a six-year, $17.5 million extension Sabres re-sign Malenstyn.

Free Agent Watch & Future Outlook

With the free agent market set to open, anticipation is building around where some of the league's top talent will land. Players like Rasmus Andersson, John Carlson, and Sergei Bobrovsky are among the prominent names expected to draw considerable attention 2026 free agents tracked. The upcoming free agency period could see major shifts in team compositions as clubs aim to bolster their rosters for the next season. The landscape of potential destinations for these high-profile players will become clearer 2026 free agents tracked.