The 2025 NHL offseason has already been action-packed. Following the Florida Panthers` second consecutive Stanley Cup victory and the subsequent celebrations, the annual period of team roster modifications has officially begun. The 2025 NHL Entry Draft saw 224 prospects find new teams, and the draft weekend was highlighted by significant trades involving Noah Dobson, Charlie Coyle, and John Gibson. Monday brought a flurry of contract extensions and the high-profile trade of Mitch Marner, effectively removing several major names from the list of potential free agents.
This tracker provides continuous updates on the 2025 NHL free agency period. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of every player signed, including the average annual value (AAV) of their contracts in most cases. The newest deals are listed first, organized by the date they were reported.
July 1
Forward Justin Brazeau has joined the Penguins on a two-year contract with a $1.5 million average annual value (AAV).
The Devils have strengthened their forward group by signing veteran scoring winger Evgenii Dadonov to a one-year, $1 million contract.
The rush on goaltenders continues on July 1st. The Utah Mammoth added Stanley Cup champion Vitek Vanecek on a one-year, $1.5 million deal.
Offensive defenseman John Klingberg agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the San Jose Sharks.
Veteran forward Mikael Granlund, one of the top remaining free agents, has signed a three-year deal with the Ducks.
Veteran bottom-six forward Lars Eller has chosen the Senators as his next team, agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million deal.
The Penguins have extended their business relationships with Philip Tomasino (one year, $1.75 million AAV) and Connor Dewar (one year, $1.1 million AAV).
As part of their effort to reclaim the title of Florida`s best hockey team, the Lightning have signed Pontus Holmberg to a two-year contract with a $1.55 million AAV.
The Wild have added Nico Sturm. The former Panther signed a two-year contract with a $2 million AAV.
The Sabres have made their first significant move of the day, signing goaltender Alex Lyon to a two-year contract with a $1.5 million AAV.
The Kraken have added to their goaltending depth by signing former Stanley Cup winner Matt Murray on a one-year, $1 million contract.
The Islanders are continuing their momentum from a strong draft weekend in free agency, adding veteran forward Jonathan Drouin on a two-year deal with a $4 million AAV.
The Stars are on the board. Hours after officially hiring Glen Gulutzan as their new head coach, the Stars have brought back forward Radek Faksa on a two-year contract with a $3 million AAV.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Kings lost defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to the Rangers. To help fill that defensive void, they signed Cody Ceci (four years, $4.5 million AAV) and Brian Dumoulin (three years, $4 million AAV). They also signed goaltender Anton Forsberg for two years, $2.25 million AAV.
Defenseman Nick Perbix has thus far only known NHL life as a member of the Lightning. He`ll head to Nashville next, agreeing to a two-year deal with a $2.75 million AAV with the Predators.
The Panthers have gone to the veteran defenseman well again, signing Jeff Petry to a one-year, $775,000 contract.
Fresh off a Stanley Cup with the Panthers, defenseman Nate Schmidt is joining the Utah Mammoth by way of a three-year contract with a $3.5 million AAV.
The NHL career of James van Riemsdyk will continue, as he has agreed to terms with the Red Wings on a one-year, $1 million deal. Separately, the Wings added Jacob Bernard-Docker on a one-year, $875,000 contract.
The Bruins have added depth, agreeing to terms with Sean Kuraly on a two-year deal with a $1.85 million AAV.
Another key member of the Panthers` championship roster is returning. Veteran forward Tomas Nosek has agreed to a one-year deal.
After completing the 2024-25 season with the Jets, veteran forward Brandon Tanev is sticking in the Central Division but heading to Utah by way of a three-year deal with a $2.5 million AAV.
Another goaltender`s name is off the market! Kaapo Kahkonen has agreed to terms with the Canadiens on a one-year deal worth $1.15 million. In a separate deal, the club also signed forward Sammy Blais.
Winner of the 2020 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in NCAA men`s hockey, defenseman Scott Perunovich has signed a one-year deal with the Utah Mammoth.
In need of backup goaltending depth, the Islanders agreed to terms with `Big Save` Dave Rittich on a one-year deal.
Diminutive, versatile forward Kailer Yamamoto is the latest player added by the Utah Mammoth, by way of a one-year, $775,000 contract.
Veteran center Nick Bjugstad has made his decision: He`s joining the Blues by way of a two-year contract.
Veteran defenseman Ryan Lindgren finished the 2024-25 season with the Avalanche and will head northwest for his next NHL home, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract with a $4.5 million AAV with the Kraken.
The Senators haven`t been able to attract many new free agents yet, but their re-signing game remains strong. After re-upping with Claude Giroux, the Sens also continued their relationship with Nick Cousins via a one-year, $825,000 contract.
Sure to be a fan favorite in Beantown, veteran forward Tanner Jeannot has agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Bruins, with a $3.4 million AAV.
A sixth-round pick in the 2016 draft, winger Michael Pezzetta is going from Montreal to Toronto via a two-year contract with a $787,500 AAV with the Maple Leafs.
Connor Brown impressed many viewers with inspired play during the Oilers` run to the Stanley Cup Final. Now, he`ll bring that energy to the Devils, who have signed him to a four-year contract with a $3 million AAV.
The defenseman market is one key player smaller, as the Rangers have agreed to terms with Vladislav Gavrikov on a seven-year contract with a $7 million AAV.
One of the top goaltending options available is off the board, with Dan Vladar joining the Flyers via a two-year contract with a $3.35 million AAV.
Veteran feisty forward Corey Perry is switching sides in the Oilers-Kings rivalry, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with salary and bonuses worth $3.5 million with the Kings. Separately, the Kings also signed veteran forward Joel Armia to a two-year deal with a $2.5 million AAV.
One of the top available free agents has made a decision… and he`ll be re-signing. Brock Boeser is back with the Canucks by way of a seven-year contract with a $7.3 million AAV.
Parker Kelly will continue his career with the Avalanche, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract with a $1.7 million AAV.
Veteran forward Colin Blackwell will be returning to the Stars, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with a $775,000 AAV.
Christian Dvorak has moved on from the Canadiens, agreeing to a one-year, $5.4 million contract with the Flyers.
Noah Juulsen, welcome to Philly! The Flyers have signed the 28-year-old defenseman to a one-year, $900,000 deal.
Defenseman Ryan Johnson is sticking with the Sabres, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with a $775,000 AAV.
The top-rated goaltender slated to hit free agency this offseason will not make it to market; Jake Allen is back with the Devils via a five-year contract with a $1.8 million AAV.
Veteran offensive defenseman Tony DeAngelo will be back with the Islanders for 2025-26, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1.75 million contract.
June 30
The Red Wings will continue their relationship with veteran forward Patrick Kane, signing him to a one-year, $3 million extension.
The Panthers are keeping the team together. After re-signing Sam Bennett last week, they also re-signed Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand on Monday.
Rumors of a Mitch Marner trade from draft weekend materialized on Monday. The Maple Leafs first signed Marner to an eight-year extension with a $12 million AAV, then traded him to the Golden Knights in exchange for Nicolas Roy.
The Oilers will not be allowing one of their promising young players to leave via offer sheet, as they signed restricted free agent defenseman Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract with a $10.5 million AAV.
Veteran defenseman Ivan Provorov would have been one of the most sought-after blueliners on the free agent market. Instead, he`ll be back with the Blue Jackets for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a seven-year deal with an $8.5 million AAV.
