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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

NHL Free Agency Frenzy

The NHL free agency period has erupted with significant player movement and contract signings across the league. Veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, a move that raises questions about the future of their current goaltending situation amid trade buzz surrounding Stuart Skinner Cup champ Andersen, Oilers. The Oilers also made a notable defensive swap, trading Darnell Nurse, to the San Jose Sharks for defensive prospects Sources: Oilers set. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a major splash by inking two-time Cup champion Sergei Bobrovsky to a $21 million contract, with reports indicating a three-year pact for the veteran netminder Maple Leafs ink two-time Cup champ Sergei Bobrovsky to $21 million contract, Sources: Bobrovsky inks 3-year.

In other goaltending news, the New York Rangers have bolstered their crease by acquiring Joonas Korpisalo from the Boston Bruins Rangers acquire goaltender Korpisalo. The Winnipeg Jets, amidst speculation about Connor Hellebuyck, signed free agent goaltender Stuart Skinner to a two-year contract with an AAV of $3.75 million Amid Hellebuyck trade buzz. The Tampa Bay Lightning have also been active, signing Ilya Mikheyev, to a four-year deal, adding depth to their forward corps Lightning, Mikheyev, agree, and securing free agent defenseman John Carlson on a two-year pact to address their right-side defense needs Lightning add D Carlson.

Defensive reassignments are also shaping the league. Rasmus Andersson is set to remain with the Vegas Golden Knights after agreeing to a seven-year deal with an $8.5 million cap hit Source: Andersson stays. Jacob Trouba, formerly of the Rangers, has signed a four-year deal worth $8.25 million annually with the San Jose Sharks Sharks, gets 4-year deal. The New Jersey Devils' captain, Nico Hischier, has secured his future with the club, signing a five-year contract extension worth $58.5 million Captain Hischier signs Devils'.

Forward movement includes the Washington Capitals signing former Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract and defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million deal Capitals sign ex-Jackets captain Jenner for $23