The 2025 NHL Free Agent Market: A Detailed Overview
The NHL’s 2025 offseason has already begun with great anticipation, especially after the Florida Panthers’ consecutive Stanley Cup championship. The annual period of roster modifications has commenced, and teams are looking to bolster their ranks. The 2025 NHL Draft was a key event, with 224 prospects finding new teams. The weekend was also marked by significant trades, including Noah Dobson, Charlie Coyle, and John Gibson. On Monday, multiple renewals and the transfer of Mitch Marner were announced, which reduced the list of notable free agents. The following is a continuous tracking of the 2025 free agency, with a list of all signed players, including the average annual value of the contract in most cases.Note: The most recent agreements are at the top, indicated by date.
Draft Summary:
- All 224 picks
- Grades for all 32 teams
- Winners and losers
July 15
Bowen Byram, defenseman, who was the subject of trade rumors during this offseason, finally re-signs with the Sabres, agreeing to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $6.25 million.July 11
Jeff Skinner, after playing more than 1,000 regular season games in the NHL before reaching the playoffs with Edmonton last season, signs a one-year contract for $3 million with the Sharks.July 10
Mackie Samoskevich will continue his career with the two-time Stanley Cup champion Panthers after agreeing to a one-year extension worth $775,000.July 7th
Jack McBain, a restricted free agent forward, is staying with the Mammoth, signing a five-year contract with an average annual value of $4.25 million. Cam York, a restricted free agent defenseman, agrees to a five-year contract with the Flyers, with an average annual value of $5.15 million.July 6th
Jakub Dobes, a goaltender with restricted free agent status, extends his time with the Canadiens, signing a two-year contract with an average annual value of $965,000.July 4th
Alex Barre-Boulet, veteran center, joins the Avalanche with a one-year contract.July 3
Anthony Beauvillier returns to Washington, signing a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.75 million. Nikolaj Ehlers, former Jets player, joins the Hurricanes with a six-year contract and an average annual value of $8.5 million. Dmitry Orlov, defenseman, signs a two-year contract with the Sharks for a total value of $6.5 million.July 2
Brent Burns, veteran, joins the Avalanche with a one-year contract. Gustav Nyquist signs a one-year contract with the Jets for $3.25 million. Alexander Alexeyev signs with the Penguins for one year and $775,000. Pius Suter signs with the Blues for two years with an average annual value of $4 million. Kaedan Korczak signs a four-year contract with the Golden Knights with an average annual value of $3.25 million. Mason Appleton signs with the Devils to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.9 million. Cody Glass signs with the Devils for two years with an average annual value of $2.5 million. Curtis Lazar signs with the Oilers for one year and $775,000. Anthony Mantha signs with the Penguins for one year and $2.5 million.July 1st
Andrew Mangiapane returns to the Oilers, signing a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3.6 million. Justin Brazeau signs with the Penguins for two years with an average annual value of $1.5 million. Evgenii Dadonov signs with the Devils for one year and $1 million. Vitek Vanecek signs with the Mammoth for one year and $1.5 million. John Klingberg signs with the Sharks for one year and $4 million. Mikael Granlund signs with the Ducks for three years. Lars Eller signs with the Senators for one year and $1.25 million. Philip Tomasino and Connor Dewar extend their contracts with the Penguins. Pontus Holmberg signs with the Lightning for two years with an average annual value of $1.55 million. Nico Sturm signs with the Wild for two years with an average annual value of $2 million. Alex Lyon signs with the Sabres for two years with an average annual value of $1.5 million. Matt Murray signs with the Kraken for one year and $1 million. Jonathan Drouin signs with the Islanders for two years with an average annual value of $4 million. Radek Faksa returns to the Stars with a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3 million. The Kings sign Cody Ceci (four years, $4.5 million AAV), Brian Dumoulin (three years, $4 million AAV) and Anton Forsberg (two years, $2.25 million AAV). Nick Perbix signs with the Predators for two years with an average annual value of $2.75 million. Jeff Petry signs with the Panthers for one year and $775,000. Nate Schmidt signs with the Mammoth for three years with an average annual value of $3.5 million. James van Riemsdyk signs with the Red Wings for one year and $1 million. Jacob Bernard-Docker also signs with the Red Wings. Sean Kuraly signs with the Bruins for two years with an average annual value of $1.85 million. Tomas Nosek signs a one-year contract with the Panthers. Brandon Tanev signs with the Jets for three years with an average annual value of $2.5 million. Kaapo Kahkonen signs with the Canadiens for one year. Sammy Blais also signs with the club. Scott Perunovich signs with the Mammoth for one year. Dave Rittich signs with the Islanders for one year. Kailer Yamamoto signs with the Mammoth for one year and $775,000. Nick Bjugstad signs with the Blues for two years. Ryan Lindgren signs with the Avalanche for four years with an average annual value of $4.5 million. The Senators re-sign Claude Giroux and Nick Cousins. Tanner Jeannot signs with the Bruins for five years with an average annual value of $3.4 million. Michael Pezzetta signs with the Maple Leafs for two years with an average annual value of $787,500. Connor Brown signs with the Devils for four years with an average annual value of $3 million. Vladislav Gavrikov signs with the Rangers for seven years with an average annual value of $7 million. Dan Vladar signs with the Flyers for two years with an average annual value of $3.35 million. Corey Perry signs with the Kings for one year. Joel Armia also signs with the Kings. Brock Boeser returns to the Canucks with a seven-year contract with an average annual value of $7.3 million. Parker Kelly signs with the Avalanche for four years with an average annual value of $1.7 million. Colin Blackwell returns to the Stars with a two-year contract with an average annual value of $775,000. Christian Dvorak signs with the Flyers for one year with a value of $5.4 million. Noah Juulsen signs with the Flyers for one year and $900,000. Ryan Johnson signs with the Sabres for three years with an average annual value of $775,000. Jake Allen returns to the Devils with a five-year contract with an average annual value of $1.8 million. Tony DeAngelo signs with the Islanders for one year and $1.75 million.June 30
Patrick Kane extends his contract with the Red Wings for one year and $3 million. The Panthers re-sign Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand. Mitch Marner is traded to the Golden Knights after signing an eight-year extension with the Maple Leafs. Evan Bouchard signs a four-year contract with the Oilers with an average annual value of $10.5 million. Ivan Provorov signs a seven-year contract with the Blue Jackets with an average annual value of $8.5 million.
