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A lot of big names came off the NHL Free Agency board the day before the market opened. However, July 1 always promises to be a chaotic day of signings and movement across the league. Could we see a Connor McDavid contract extension on Tuesday? Perhaps we see some major trades go down on this day? We won't have to wait too long to find out.
Happy Canada Day to the Canadian hockey fans checking in. For the non-Canadians, happy hockey Christmas in July. No matter what you're celebrating today, hockey is the thing bringing everyone together. Follow along with ClutchPoints as we keep track of every signing and trade that goes down during 2025 NHL Free Agency.
2025 NHL Free Agency tracker
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Vanecek lands in Utah: Vitek Vanecek hit the open market after winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. Now, he is heading West. Vanecek has signed a one-year contract with the Utah Mammoth (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Gaudette signs: Free agent forward Adam Gaudette hit NHL Free Agency off the back of a career year. Now, he's cashed in a bit. Gaudette is signing a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Anaheim spends big: The Anaheim Ducks have loads of cap space to spend, but are only now making their first signing. Still, it's a big one. The Ducks have signed veteran forward Mikael Granlund to a three-year contract worth $7 million per year (Source: Chris Johnston)
Klingberg to Sharks: The San Jose Sharks needed to sign players to reach the cap floor. They have just signed a veteran defenseman. San Jose is signing defenseman John Klingberg after a decent showing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (Source: Pierre LeBrun)
Eller to Sens: The Ottawa Senators are adding to their center depth. The Senators are signing former Stanley Cup champion Lars Eller to a contract (Source: Bruce Garrioch)
Lightning strike: The Tampa Bay Lightning have made their first notable signing. They are signing depth forward Pontus Holmberg to a contract in NHL Free Agency (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Danforth inks deal: The Buffalo Sabres are not done in 2025 NHL Free Agency. Buffalo has signed forward Justin Danforth to a two-year contract worth nearly $2 million per season (Source: Bob McKenzie)
Lyon to Sabres: The Buffalo Sabres have brought in a veteran presence in goal. Journeyman Alex Lyon is signing a two-year contract with the Sabres (Source: Buffalo Sabres)
Dewar re-signs with PIT: The Pittsburgh Penguins are retaining one of their own free agents. Forward Connor Dewar is signing a one-year contract to remain a member of the Penguins (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Kraken add Murray: The Seattle Kraken also need goaltending depth, and they've found it. Seattle has signed two-time Stanley Cup champion Matt Murray to a one-year contract (Source: Seattle Kraken)
Panthers sign Bussi: The Florida Panthers are still adding around the edges of their roster. Florida has signed former Boston Bruins goalie Brandon Bussi to a one-year contract (Source: Florida Panthers)
Faksa returns: Radek Faksa was successful with the St. Louis Blues in 2024-25. However, his time in St. Louis ends after one season. Faksa has returned to the Dallas Stars on a three-year contract (Source: Dallas Stars)
Winnipeg sign forwards: The Winnipeg Jets are waiting to see what's up with Nikolaj Ehlers. In the meantime, the Jets have signed depth forwards Cole Koepke and Tanner Pearson to one-year contracts (Source: Darren Dreger)
More depth for FLA: The Florida Panthers continue to shore up their depth in NHL Free Agency. They have signed forward Jack Studnicka to a one-year contract (Source: Chris Johnston)
Isles get Drouin: The New York Islanders have added a piece to their top-six. Veteran forward Jonathan Drouin has signed a two-year contract on Long Island (Source: New York Islanders)
LA replaces Rittich: The Los Angeles Kings watched David Rittich leave in NHL Free Agency. However, they have found their replacement. The Kings are signing Anton Forsberg to a two-year contract (Source: David Pagnotta)
Kings add blueliners: The Los Angeles Kings have added two defensemen in the wake of Vladislav Gavrikov's departure. Los Angeles has signed veteran defender Cody Ceci to a four-year contract worth $4.5 million per season, as well as Brian Dumoulin to a three-year contract worth $4 million per year (Source: Chris Johnston)
Perbix to NSH: The Nashville Predators continue to rework their blueline this offseason. Nashville has signed defenseman Nick Perbix to a two-year contract (Source: Bob McKenzie)
Panthers sign Petry: The Florida Panthers have recouped some lost depth in NHL Free Agency. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions are signing defenseman Jeff Petry to a one-year contract (Source: Pierre LeBrun)
JVR to Detroit: The Detroit Red Wings have added more depth, this time up front. Veteran winger James van Riemsdyk has signed a one-year contract with the Winged Wheel for his 17th NHL season (Source: Detroit Red Wings)
Schmidt to SLC: The Utah Mammoth are adding an experienced defender to their ranks. Utah has signed defenseman Nate Schmidt to a three-year contract after he won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers (Source: Utah Mammoth)
Red Wings wake up: The Detroit Red Wings have entered the fray with their first moves of free agency. The Winged Wheel have signed defensemen Ian Mitchell and Jacob Bernard-Docker to one-year contracts (Source: Detroit Red Wings)
Mammoth add grit: The Utah Mammoth are making their first move in NHL Free Agency. Utah is signing veteran forward Brandon Tanev to a three-year contract (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Habs sign ex-Blue: The Montreal Canadiens swung a trade with the St. Louis Blues earlier. Now, they've signed an ex-Blue. Forward Sammy Blais is heading to the Canadiens on a one-year contract (Source: Montreal Canadiens)
Harris rebounds: The Columbus Blue Jackets did not tender defenseman Jordan Harris. He has now found a new home, as he is signing with the Boston Bruins (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Islanders take flier: The New York Islanders shored up their organizational blueline depth. New York signed defenseman Ethan Bear to a two-way contract (Source: Peter Baugh)
Penguins clock in: The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their first move in 2025 NHL Free Agency. Pittsburgh is signing defenseman Parker Wortherspoon to a two-year contract (Source: Irfaan Gaffar)
Blues get veteran depth: The St. Louis Blues are adding to their forward group following Tuesday's earlier trade. They have signed veteran forward Nick Bjugstad to a two-year contract (Source: Matthew DeFranks)
Rittich to the Island: The New York Islanders are also adding in net. New York is signing goaltender David Rittich in NHL Free Agency (Source: Kevin Weekes)
Kraken nab Lindgren: The Seattle Kraken have made their first move of the frenzy. Seattle has inked defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Canadiens add goalie depth: The Montreal Canadiens are shoring up their depth in goal. The Habs are signing journeyman goalie Kaapo Kahkonen (Source: Frank Seravalli)
Cousins sticks in Ottawa: Depth forward Nick Cousins has elected to stay put in NHL Free Agency. He is signing a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators (Source: David Pagnotta)
Bruins gain grit: The Boston Bruins love their bruiser forwards, and they landed one on the open market. Boston is signing winger Tanner Jeannot to a five-year contract (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Leafs land depth: The Toronto Maple Leafs have made their first move of NHL Free Agency. Toronto is signing forward Michael Pezzetta to a two-year contract (Source: Pierre LeBrun)
K'Andre Miller to Canes: The Rangers are making space for Vladislav Gavrikov. They are working to trade K'Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Devils grab ex-Oiler: The New Jersey Devils have dipped their toes into the open market, as well. New Jersey is signing forward Connor Brown to a four-year contract (Source: Dave McCarthy)
Rangers land big fish: The New York Rangers have made a splash in 2025 NHL Free Agency. They are signing top defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year contract (Source: Pierre LeBrun)
Wild sign depth: The Minnesota Wild have checked in with their first move of NHL Free Agency. Minnesota is closing in on a deal with veteran forward Nico Sturm (Source: Michael Russo)
Vladar heads East: Our first goalie signing in free agency has come to pass. The Philadelphia Flyers are signing Dan Vladar to a two-year contract (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Kings strike again: The Los Angeles Kings did not wait long after landing Perry. Los Angeles is also landing veteran forward Joel Armia in 2025 NHL Free Agency (Source: Frank Seravalli)
Hollywood Corey Perry: Veteran forward Corey Perry has found a new home. Perry is signing with the Los Angeles Kings, reuniting with former Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland (Source: Bob McKenzie)
Eklund extension: The San Jose Sharks have paid one of their core players. Forward William Eklund is signing a three-year contract extension that kicks in next summer (Source: San Jose Sharks)
Canucks keep Boeser: The first major name is off the board in 2025 NHL Free Agency. Veteran winger Brock Boeser has elected to re-sign with the Vancouver Canucks on a long-term contract (Source: Rick Dhaliwal)
Avalanche extend Kelly: The Colorado Avalanche have rewarded one of their own, as well. Colorado has signed Parker Kelly to a four-year contract extension that kicks in beginning next summer (Source: Colorado Avalanche)
A coaching move: This is not a player signing, but it is significant. The Dallas Stars have re-hired Glen Gulutzan as their head coach. He returns to the franchise after coaching them from 2011 to 2013 (Source: Dallas Stars)
Dvorak signs: The Philadelphia Flyers have made another move. They are signing veteran forward Christian Dvorak to a one-year contract worth $5.4 million (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Stars keep Blackwell: The Dallas Stars are on the board in 2025 NHL Free Agency. They are re-signing forward Colin Blackwell to a two-year contract (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Philly strikes first: The Philadelphia Flyers make the first move after NHL Free Agency opens. They are signing defenseman Noah Juulsen to a contract (Source: Rick Dhaliwal)
Blackhawks add depth: The Chicago Blackhawks have added some depth to their forward group. Chicago acquired Sam Lafferty in a deal with the Buffalo Sabres, sending a sixth-round pick in return. (Source: Buffalo Sabres)
Blues-Habs deal: The St. Louis Blues are acquiring defenseman Logan Mailloux in a deal with the Montreal Canadiens. In exchange, the Canadiens are receiving forward Zack Bolduc (Source: St. Louis Blues).
Arvidsson off to Boston: The Boston Bruins are going to acquire Viktor Arvidsson in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton is receiving a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft in return (Source: Pierre LeBrun)
Allen remains a Devil: Veteran goalie Jake Allen was going to be the top goaltender available in NHL Free Agency. However, he has elected to sign a five-year contract to remain with the New Jersey Devils, instead. (Source: Elliotte Friedman)
Stankoven signs: The Carolina Hurricanes struck early on Tuesday, rewarding one of their own. Carolina has signed Logan Stankoven to an eight-year contract. (Source: Carolina Hurricanes)
Other notable moves
Here are notable moves that occurred before NHL Free Agency opened on July 1:
Marner to Vegas: The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Nicolas Roy in a sign-and-trade deal. Marner signed an eight-year contract with the Golden Knights, worth an annual average value of $12 million.
Panthers keep the band together: The Florida Panthers signed forwards Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett, as well as defenseman Aaron Ekblad, to long-term contract extensions. This keeps all of their big stars together as they pursue a third straight Stanley Cup.
Bouchard extends: The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Evan Bouchard to a four-year contract extension. This keeps the superstar offensive defenseman from being subject to a potential offer sheet in NHL Free Agency.
Showtime in Motown: For the third straight season, the Detroit Red Wings and Patrick Kane have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension.
Jackets keep Provorov: The Columbus Blue Jackets prevented Ivan Provorov from testing the market. He signed a seven-year contract extension on Monday to remain in Central Ohio.
Tavares stays home: John Tavares did not want to leave his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. As a result, they agreed to a four-year contract extension to keep the veteran home.
Red Wings land John Gibson: The Detroit Red Wings swung a trade at the 2025 NHL Draft. They acquired goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Petr Mrazek and two draft picks.
Habs go all-in: The Montreal Canadiens made a big trade of their own before the draft. Montreal acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders in exchange for Emil Heineman as well as the 16th and 17th overall picks in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Mammoth-Sabres blockbuster: The Utah Mammoth and Buffalo Sabres worked deep into the night on a blockbuster deal. The Mammoth acquired JJ Peterka from the Sabres in exchange for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan.
Oilers ship Kane: The Edmonton Oilers parted ways with Evander Kane this offseason. Edmonton sent Kane to his hometown Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a draft pick.
Kraken add Marchment: The Seattle Kraken added some depth to its top-six. They acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars in exchange for draft capital.
Flyers land Zegras: Trevor Zegras trade rumors finally came to an end this offseason. The Anaheim Ducks sent Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Ryan Poehling and two draft picks.
Kreider heads West: The move that kicked off the NHL offseason was a very notable one. The New York Rangers traded Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a pick and a prospect.
