Top NHL free agents remain unsigned

As the NHL offseason continues, several key unrestricted free agents remain available for teams looking to bolster their rosters. According to Daily Faceoff, the top remaining free agents include Patrick Kane, a right winger aged 37 with a cap hit of $3 million, and Patrik Laine, also a right winger, who is 28 years old and carries a cap hit of $8.7 million.

Other notable players still on the market include Vladimir Tarasenko, 34, and Michael Bunting, 30, with cap hits of $4.75 million and $4.5 million respectively. The influx of contracts during the early days of free agency saw 272 deals worth over $1.5 billion signed, driven by the salary cap increase to $104 million for the 2026-27 season.

As teams assess their needs, the availability of these skilled players could significantly impact roster decisions and potential trades, creating opportunities for teams like the Buffalo Sabres, who may target players like Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins, who scored 30 goals last season.

The ongoing free agency presents a critical window for teams to enhance their competitiveness ahead of the new season.