Latest NHL Free Agency Signings Reviewed

As the NHL offseason unfolds, teams are making pivotal moves to strengthen their rosters ahead of the 2026 season. The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off their first Stanley Cup since 2006, and the waves of player movement have been significant.

Notably, the Toronto Maple Leafs secured the first overall pick, Gavin McKenna, in the draft, setting the stage for a busy free agency period. The free agency tracker from ESPN highlights various key signings, including the Stars re-signing Jason Robertson for one year at $12 million.

Chicago welcomed back franchise legend Patrick Kane with a two-year, $8 million deal, while the Blackhawks also locked up Connor Bedard for five years at $15 million. The Penguins added depth by signing Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year, $5 million contract and Tommy Novak to a three-year, $4.65 million cap hit.

The San Jose Sharks continued to build their roster with Collin Graf signing a three-year deal worth $4.25 million. Meanwhile, Tomas Nosek, a Stanley Cup champion with the Panthers, signed with his hometown team HC Dynamo Pardubice in Czechia after spending two seasons with Florida.

The Bruins have made moves as well, signing Will Borgen and Connor Clifton but are noted to be in the lower half of the league in contract efficiency. As teams finalize their rosters, the impact of these offseason moves will be crucial as they prepare for the upcoming season.