The 2026 NHL offseason has had a wild start. After the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup since 2006, the trades -- and rumors of more big names on the move -- have been unrelenting.
In the midst of all the dealing, the 2026 draft provided NHL homes for 224 players, including first overall pick Gavin McKenna joining the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Next up is free agency. Below you will find our continuously updated free agency tracker for 2026, including contract details for every player signed (including average annual value in most cases).
Note that the newest details are on top, denoted by date.
Draft recap: All 224 picks
Grades for all 32 teams
Winners and losers
Offseason trade grades
July 1
After finishing the season with the Penguins, Rhode Island native Noel Acciari is switching sides in the Keystone State rivalry, inking a two-year, $2.8 million AAV with the Flyers.
The goalie dominoes are starting to fall as Stuart Skinner has agreed to a two-year, $3.75 million AAV deal with the Jets.
The Maple Leafs have been busy this offseason with trades and selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. Their free agency business has also begun, adding Jack Roslovic via a two-year, $4 million AAV deal.
Restricted free agent forward Tyson Foerster is staying in Philly, inking an eight-year, $7.1 million extension.
Restricted free agent forward Sandis Vilmanis is back with the Panthers by way of a two-year contract extension.
Defenseman Dennis Gilbert has agreed to terms on a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Sabres.
A native of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, winger Ross Johnston will continue his NHL career with the Blues, agreeing to a three-year, $2 million AAV deal.
Forward Ilya Mikheyev will take his next NHL shift with the Lightning, agreeing to a four-year, $3.85 million AAV contract with Tampa Bay.
41-year-old agitator Corey Perry is rejoining the Kings, signing a one-year, $1 million contract.
Ryan Lomberg will be joining the Blue Jackets, agreeing to a two-year, $1.3 million AAV deal.
Defenseman Ian Cole is headed to Chicago, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $4 million deal with the Blackhawks.
One of the top forward options available in free agency, Mason Marchment has chosen the Sharks, agreeing to a five-year, $7 million AAV deal.
Another Florida Panther will be there for the long haul; winger Eetu Luostarinen has signed an eight-year, $5 million AAV extension.
Goaltender Samuel Ersson's negotiating rights were traded twice this offseason -- to the Maple Leafs, then the Senators -- and he is sticking in Ottawa, agreeing to terms on a two-year, $2.2 million AAV deal.
Forward Cole Smith made it all the way to the Cup Final with the Golden Knights this spring, and he'll continue his NHL career with the Blackhawks, signing a three-year, $3 million AAV contract.
Restricted free agent Jonatan Berggren did not get a qualifying offer from the Blues, but he has re-signed with them, inking a one-year, $2 million contract.
One of the top options available on the market, Viktor Arvidsson is signing a two-year $5 million AAV contract with the Red Wings.
Former Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz is joining the Avalanche, agreeing to a three-year $3.25 million AAV contract.
Veteran forward Mats Zuccarello will continue his NHL career with the Kings, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million deal.
After trading for RFA forward Mackie Samoskevich's negotiating rights, the Kraken have signed him to a three-year, $3.85 million AAV contract.
Needing some center depth after losing Anze Kopitar to retirement, the Kings have signed Erik Haula to a two-year, $3.6 million AAV deal.
Carter Mazur is staying with the Red Wings organization, inking a two-year, $875,000 AAV contract.
Veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk has selected his next NHL home: it's the Penguins!
Calder Trophy finalist Ivan Demidov will not be hitting free agency any time soon. The Canadiens have inked him to an eight-year, $9.13 million AAV extension.
Goaltender Dan Vladar provided consistent netminding for the Flyers this past season, and they will be extending his time with the team beyond the expiration of his current deal. Vladar has agreed to a five-year, $5.5 million AAV contract that begins in 2027-28.
After finishing the season with the Golden Knights, veteran defenseman Rasmus Andersson has re-signed with them for seven more years at an $8.5 million AAV.
The Radko Gudas Era begins anew for the Panthers. After trading for his negotiating rights, Florida has signed the veteran defenseman to a six-year, $1.5 million AAV deal.
After coming over via trade from the Ducks, defenseman Olen Zellweger has signed a three-year, $3 million AAV contract with the Sabres.
Take a major player off the 2027 free agency big board! Nico Hischier is signing a five-year contract extension with the Devils, with an $11.7 million AAV.
The Senators will remain in the Nick Cousins business, inking the 32-year-old forward to a two-year, $1.59 million AAV deal.
Restricted free agent goaltender Luke Cavallin is sticking with the Bruins, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $850,000 contract.
Acquired as part of a trade that sent the fourth overall pick in the 2026 draft to the Sabres, defenseman Bowen Byram has inked a six-year, $12.5 million AAV extension with the Blackhawks that will kick in beginning in 2027-28.
June 30
Just before the start of free agency, the Golden Knights have agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension ($4 million AAV) with 29-year-old defenseman Jeremy Lauzon.
After trading for A.J. Greer's negotiating rights from the Panthers, the Ducks have signed him to a four-year, $4.25 million AAV deal.
Although Bobby Brink did not get a qualifying offer from the Wild, he will be back with Minnesota next season via a one-year, $2.75 million pact.
Defenseman Guillaume Brisebois will be with Vancouver this coming season by way of a one-year, $900,000 two-way contract.
Restricted free agent Arseny Gritsyuk is staying with the Devils, agreeing to terms on a three-year, $3.25 million AAV contract extension.
The Mammoth traded for pending RFA goaltender Sebastian Cossa during the draft, and have now signed him to a two-year, $2 million AAV contract.
The Flyers are remaining in the Carl Grundstrom business, inking the 28-year-old forward to a one-year, $1 million contract.