The 2024 NHL offseason is off to a wild start. Just four days after the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, the epic 2024 NHL draft took place at the Sphere in Las Vegas, including some big trades along with 225 prospects finding new homes.
Now is the time for the league’s 32 front offices to add to their rosters through free agency.
This is a constantly updated tracker, featuring a list of every signed player, as well as analysis of the biggest deals and buzz about what’s coming next.
Note that the most recent offers are above, listed by date.
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July 1
Dallas continues its spending spree on veteran defenseman, re-signing Nils Lundkvist for one year, $1.25 million.
The NHL playing career will continue for Corey Perry, as the veteran re-signed with the Oilers for one year, $1.4 million.
The Kings have added some size and snarl to their defensive corps, inking veteran Joel Edmundson to a four-year, $15.4 million deal.
The Avalanche added depth on the blue line, agreeing to terms with veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan on a one-year, $800,000 deal.
Forward Anthony Beauvillier has had a great run the past few seasons, and he’s back with his new team again for 2024-25, inking a one-year deal worth $1.25 million with the Penguins.
Goaltender Jack Campbell’s big deal with the Oilers didn’t work out so well, and he moved to the Red Wings, agreeing to a one-year, $775,000 contract.
The Capitals continued to add to their roster, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1 million deal with forward Taylor Raddysh.
Another veteran defenseman has landed in Dallas: Ilya Lyubushkin signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Stars.
The Islanders are finally entering the conversation! Defenseman Mike Reilly will return on a one-year contract, while forward Anthony Duclair returns to the Metropolitan Division on a four-year, $14 million deal.
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The Red Wings added to their blue line group with former Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson, agreeing to a two-year, $4 million deal.
After finishing the 2023-24 season with the Lightning, veteran defenseman Matt Dumba is headed to the Stars on a two-year, $7.5 million deal. And after skating for the Devils this past season, fellow blueliner Brendan Smith is also headed to Dallas, via a one-year, $1 million deal.
Sam Steel returned to the Stars, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1.2 million contract with Dallas.
Veteran agitator Garnet Hathaway will remain with the Flyers on a two-year, $4.8 million extension.
Another Stanley Cup champion is leaving the Panthers, as Ryan Lomberg signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Flames.
Former Golden Knight forward Chandler Stephenson is headed to Seattle, inking a seven-year, $43.75 million contract with the Kraken.
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It’s a move that won’t get as much attention as the signing of Stamkos, Marchessault and Skjei, but the Predators made an addition to the goaltending group, signing Scott Wedgewood to a two-year, $3 million deal.
The Stars found a backup for Jake Oettinger, agreeing to terms with Casey DeSmith on a one-year, $3 million contract.
After a run to the Stanley Cup Finals with the Oilers, forward Warren Foegele came down to LA, offering a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings.
Veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk won’t be patrolling the blue line for the Bruins; instead, he signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Penguins.
After being traded to the Hurricanes in the offseason, Stefan Noesen returned to the Devils, agreeing to a three-year, $8.25 million deal.
The Stars remain in Matt Duchene’s business, inking a one-year, $3 million extension with the veteran forward.
The leading forward for the Golden Knights the past two seasons, Michael Amadio joined the Senators on a three-year, $7.8 million contract.
Jonathan Drouin experienced a renaissance with the Avalanche in 2023-24, and he will stay for at least one more season, giving him a one-year deal of $2.5 million.
But another former Bruin headed to Vancouver, as Danton Heinen joined the Canucks via a two-year, $4.5 million contract.
Veteran goalie Matt Murray will return with the Maple Leafs for 2024-25, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $875,000.
This is a tale of two seasons for Cam Talbot in 2023-24, a great start to a rough finish. He will be hoping for a continued strong campaign with the Red Wings, after agreeing to a two-year, $5 million deal.
Former Bruin Jake DeBrusk has landed in Vancouver, offering a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the Canucks.
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In need of some veteran help under center, the Blue Jackets signed Sean Monahan to a five-year, $27.5 million deal.
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The Capitals continued to build on the edge, giving Brandon Duhaime a two-year, $3.7 million contract.
After winning the Stanley Cup with the Panthers, forward Kevin Stenlund headed to the Hockey Club over a two-year, $4 million deal.
Defenseman William Carrier signed with the Hurricanes, agreeing to a six-year, $12 million contract.
Veteran forward Kiefer Sherwood is headed to Vancouver, coming to terms on a two-year, $3 million deal with the Canucks.
The Hurricanes lost some defensemen in free agency, but they kept one pretty important for the foreseeable future, agreeing to an eight-year, $51.69 million extension for Jaccob Slavin.
After re-signing Joseph Woll this offseason, the Maple Leafs added veteran option Anthony Stolarz to a two-year, $5 million deal.
The Minnesota Wild are on the spot, signing Yakov Trenin to a four-year, $14 million contract.
Veteran defenseman Nikita Zadorov has landed in Boston over a six-year, $30 million contract with the Bruins.
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The Oilers have boosted their forward depth for the next two seasons, inking Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year, $8 million deal.
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The Sabers added veteran winger Jason Zucker, agreeing to a one-year, $5 million deal.
Another veteran defenseman is joining the Devils, as Brenden Dillon has agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract with New Jersey.
The Flames have brought back one of their own — Yegor Sharangovich for five years, $28.75 million — and an external free agent as well, in Anthony Mantha (one year, $3.5 million).
Former Stanley Cup champion David Perron will continue his NHL career with the Senators, agreeing to a two-year, $4 million contract.
But another veteran defenseman is headed to Utah, as Ian Cole signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Hockey Club.
The Bruins added a major boost to the center position, inking Elias Lindholm to a seven-year, $54.25 million contract.
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The Predators have entered the conversation, inking three of the top free agents on the market:
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Veteran winger Tyler Toffoli returned to California, signing a four-year, $24 million deal with the Sharks.
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Fresh off winning the Stanley Cup, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Maple Leafs.
Veteran netminder Eric Comrie is back with the Jets, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $825,000 contract.
The Blackhawks focused around Connor Bedard with veteran help this summer, adding Tyler Bertuzzi (four years, $22 million), Teuvo Teravainen (three years, $16.2 million), Pat Maroon (one year, $1.3 million), Alec Martinez (one year, $4 million) and Craig Smith (one year, $1 million).
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After trading for Jakob Chychrun, the Capitals continued to improve their blue line, signing Matt Roy to a seven-year, $38.5 million contract.
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The Kraken have landed one of the top free agents on the market, inking a seven-year, $50 million deal with defenseman Brandon Montour.
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29-year-old forward Sam Lafferty is headed to Buffalo, signing a two-year, $4 million contract with the Sabres.
Forward Jordan Martinook will not leave Carolina, inking a three-year, $9.15 million contract with the Hurricanes.
The Devils have added a critical player to their blue-line group, inking former Hurricanes blueliner Brett Pesce to a six-year, $33 million contract.
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Veteran forward Kasperi Kapanen re-signed with the Blues, inking a one-year, $1 million deal to stay in St. Louis.
Restricted free agent forward Connor McMichael has extended his business relationship with the Capitals, inking a two-year, $4.20 million deal.
Erik Johnson played 67 games for the Flyers in 2023-24, and he will play again in 2024-25, giving the club a new one-year, $1 million deal.
The Maple Leafs traded for an exclusive negotiating window with veteran defenseman Chris Tanev, and ended their existing relationship over a six-year, $27 million contract. The team also finally confirmed a new deal for RFA netminder Joseph Woll (three years, $10.98 million).
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The Panthers agreed to an eight-year, $69 million deal with forward Sam Reinhart.
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After trading a 2025 third-round draft pick for Jake Guentzel’s negotiating rights, the Lightning have sealed a deal with the forward on a seven-year, $63 million contract.
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June 30
Veteran forward Patrick Kane is back with the Red Wings, on a one-year, $4 million contract.
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Restricted free agent center Isac Lundestrom has re-signed with the Ducks, giving him a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Utah Hockey Club continues to work on its blue line, re-signing RFA Sean Durzi for a four-year, $24 million contract.
Needing a boost on this hot blue line, the Maple Leafs will start with one of their own, re-signing RFA Timothy Liljegren to a two-year, $6 million contract.
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Veteran forward Max Domi will not be exploring the market, as he returned to the Maple Leafs via a four-year, $15 million deal.
