This offseason in the NHL has been a whirlwind of activity as teams across the league have actively pursued and signed numerous free agents to bolster their rosters. Here’s a comprehensive look at some key signings and the movement of free agents across various teams:
**Anaheim Ducks**
The Anaheim Ducks have made some strategic moves by signing Brett Leason and Urho Vaakanainen each to one-year contracts. Additionally, Jansen Harkins has inked a two-year deal, while Ben Meyer joins the team on a one-year contract. They also saw several players departing to other teams including Andrew Agozzino (UTA), Glenn Gawdin (LAK), and Robert Hagg, while retaining the restricted free agent (RFA) Pavol Regenda.
**Boston Bruins**
The Boston Bruins have been quite active, bringing in Hampus Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov on new contracts alongside other signings such as Max Jones, Tyler Tufte, and Jayson Megna. Notably, they re-signed RFA Jeremy Swayman and saw departures of players like Jake DeBrusk (VAN) and Kevin Shattenkirk.
**Buffalo Sabres**
Buffalo Sabres have strengthened their squad by signing Jason Zucker and Dennis Gilbert, each to one-year contracts, along with several others including Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Gustav Reimer. They have also retained key RFAs like Peyton Krebs and Henki Jokiharju, while seeing players like Victor Olofsson move to VGK.
**Calgary Flames**
Calgary Flames secured Anthony Mantha on a one-year contract and marked the arrival of players like Jake Bean and Colton Poolman. They’ve re-signed RFAs including Adam Klapka and Cole Schwindt but lost players such as Dennis Gilbert (signed: BUF) and Jordan Oesterle (signed: BOS).
**Carolina Hurricanes**
Carolina Hurricanes have made significant signings including Brad Marchand and newer acquisitions like Jordan Martinook and Tyson Jost. Key RFAs Martin Necas and Dylan Coghlan have been retained, while Brett Pesce and Stefan Noesen are notable exits.
**Chicago Blackhawks**
Chicago Blackhawks have bolstered their ranks with Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi, among others. They re-signed Joey Anderson and Lauren Brossoit, and successfully brought in Luke Philp and Taylor Raddysh while letting go of players like Colin Blackwell and Mackenzie Entwistle.
**Colorado Avalanche**
The Avalanche have been busy bringing back Jonathan Drouin and signing Calvin DeHaan and Wyatt Aamodt among others. They also retained RFA Jason Polin and saw UFA Nate Clurman transition to PIT, as well as Jack Johnson to CBJ and Joel Kiviranta.
**Columbus Blue Jackets**
Columbus Blue Jackets added veteran Sean Monahan on a five-year contract and Dylan Gambrell on a one-year deal. They retained RFAs Jake Christiansen and Jet Greaves while Tyler Angle and Jake Bean moved on to new teams.
**Dallas Stars**
Dallas Stars have signed Ilya Lyubushkin and Matt Duchene to fresh deals. Key retained RFAs include Thomas Harley while UFA signings include Gavin Bayreuther and Fredrik Karlstrom.
**Detroit Red Wings**
Detroit Red Wings had a fruitful offseason capturing names like Cam Talbot and Vladimir Tarasenko and re-signing Jacob Bryson and Christian Fischer. RFAs like Moritz Seider remain, while UFA loss includes David Perron.
**Edmonton Oilers**
Connor Brown re-signed with the Oilers alongside other signings like Adam Henrique and Corey Perry. RFAs like James Hamblin and Noel Hoefenmayer also remain with the squad while Vincent Desharnais moved to VAN.
**Florida Panthers**
The Panthers added Dmitry Kulikov to a lucrative four-year contract and RFAs re-signings included Anton Lundell. UFAs like Mack Guzda and Oliver Ekman-Larsson shifted teams.
**Los Angeles Kings**
Kings added Warren Foegele and Joel Edmundson and saw existing players like Viktor Arvidsson move. RFAs brought back include Quinton Byfield and Arthur Kaliyev.
**Minnesota Wild**
Minnesota Wild secured Yakov Trenin and signed several on two-way contracts, also retaining RFAs like Declan Chisholm. Notably, Mason Shaw transitioned to WPG.
**Montreal Canadiens**
Montreal Canadiens signed Alex Barre-Boulet on a one-year deal while retaining RFA Justin Barron. UFA departures included Mitchell Stephens.
**Nashville Predators**
Nashville Predators signed Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault adding further depth. Alexandre Carrier re-signed, while notable exits included Jason Zucker to BUF.
**New Jersey Devils**
New Jersey Devils acquired Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon, alongside retaining RFAs like Nico Daws. Departures included Tomas Nosek and Keith Kinkaid.
**New York Islanders**
NY Islanders managed a significant signing in Anthony Duclair while retaining Mike Reilly. They saw departures like Sebastian Aho and Otto Koivula.
**New York Rangers**
NY Rangers acquired Sam Carrick and Casey Fitzgerald and retained four RFAs like Ryan Lindgren. Notable exits included Chad Ruhwedel.
**Ottawa Senators**
Senators boosted their roster with Michael Amadio and Shane Pinto and kept RFAs like Mads Sogaard. Notable UFA signings were Erik Brannstrom to COL.
**Philadelphia Flyers**
Flyers signed Erik Johnson and Anthony Richard, and retained RFAs Riley Sutter and Alex Limoges. However, UFA departures included Carter Hart.
**Pittsburgh Penguins**
Pittsburgh Penguins brought in Anthony Beauvillier and Matt Grzelcyk and retained some RFAs like Corey Andonovski. Notable exits included Jeff Carter.
**San Jose Sharks**
Sharks secured Tyler Toffoli and Carl Grundstrom, re-signing Ty Dellandrea among RFAs. Notable UFA exits included Kevin Labanc.
**Seattle Kraken**
Seattle Kraken signed Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson and kept RFAs like Eeli Tolvanen. Departures included Connor Carrick moving to EDM.
**St. Louis Blues**
Blues acquired Emil Bemstrom and Calle Rosen and retained RFAs Mikhail Abramov. Significant exits included Adam Gaudette.
**Tampa Bay Lightning**
The Lightning added Zemgus Girgensons and Atkinson, while keeping RFAs like Hugo Alnefelt. Departures included Steven Stamkos and Tyler Motte.
**Toronto Maple Leafs**
Toronto Maple Leafs brought in Brandon Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson while re-signing RFAs like Alex Steeves. Departures included Tyler Bertuzzi and John Klingberg.
**Utah Hockey Club**
Signed Stepan to one-year and Connauton to a two-year contract, re-signing RFAs Curtis Douglas. Many UFA exits included Travis Boyd.
**Vancouver Canucks**
Vancouver Canucks signed Jake DeBrusk to a sizeable seven-year contract, with other additions like Derek Forbort. Departures included Ian Cole.
**Vegas Golden Knights**
Golden Knights renewed Ilya Samsonov and Victor Olofsson on shorter deals and retained RFAs like Pavel Dorofeyev. Notable exits included William Carrier.
**Washington Capitals**
Capitals brought Sean Walker on a long-term deal and added Duhaime and retained RFAs like Riley Sutter. Significant UFA exits included Lucas Johansen.
**Winnipeg Jets**
Jets secured Kähkönen and Eric Comrie and kept crucial RFAs like Cole Perfetti. Losses included Tyler Toffoli transitioning to SJS.
**Restricted Free Agents (Group 2)**
These players are under contract restrictions, subject to draft choice compensation and right to match by their original teams based on the offering scale.
This offseason has set the stage for an intriguing upcoming season with teams across the NHL making substantial moves. Each squad aims to gear up with the right combinations for competitiveness and success.
