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A look at some renowned players still on the NHL free agency market

It’s been exactly a month since the NHL free agency market opened, and the most attractive names have long since settled into their new homes. Those who remain unsigned into August will likely have to accept a significant pay cut compared to last season, and many well-known players may not find work in the world’s top league at all, instead heading to Europe or retiring from hockey. Let’s take a look at some interesting players still offering their services to general managers.

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Swedish world champion with impressive track record takes over Danish national hockey team

The Danish Ice Hockey Union has appointed Swede Tommy Samuelsson as the new Danish national team head coach on a two-year contract. Samuelsson most recently coached Timra in the SHL and brings 27 years of top-level coaching experience from Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

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Macklin Celebrini pens five-year extension with Sharks to become highest-paid NHL player

Macklin Celebrini penned a five-year, $94 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, making him the highest-paid NHL player.

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Jason Robertson stays with Dallas Stars after signing $12 million deal

The Dallas Stars signed Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million deal on Tuesday, as one of their top players will run it back for at least another season.

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Connor Bedard becomes third-highest paid player in NHL after $75 million deal

The Chicago Blackhawks signed Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract extension on Saturday, making him the third-highest-paid player in the National Hockey League.

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Connor McMichael signs $40.5 million deal with St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues signed recently acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million deal on Thursday with a $6.75 million average annual value.

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Islanders become first NHL team to allow fans to design new third jersey

The New York Islanders opened a public design website for fans to create the team's new alternate jersey!

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Claude Giroux returns to Senators on one-year deal for 20th season

The Ottawa Senators signed veteran forward Claude Giroux to a one-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday.

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Ovechkin on return: New Caps team 'are Stanley Cup contenders'

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL all-time scoring leader who has signed a one-year deal to return to the Washington Capitals, on Monday refused to commit to this being his final campaign.

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Flyers go full petty on Ducks after tendering offer sheet to Leo Carlsson

The Philadelphia Flyers offered a tender sheet to Anaheim Ducks star Leo Carlsson on Friday, sending the NHL community into a frenzy.

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Alexander Ovechkin pens one-year contract to stay with Washington Capitals

Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin has signed a new one-year contract with the Washington Capitals and will remain in the NHL for what appears to be his final season in the league, as he has previously stated he wants to finish his career at home.

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John Carlson signs with Tampa Bay Lightning despite trade to Hurricanes

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran defenseman John Carlson to a two-year, $17 million deal on Wednesday after he was previously traded to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Oilers sign goalie Frederik Andersen to one-year, $2.8 million deal

The Edmonton Oilers signed Stanley Cup champion goalie Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $2.8 million deal on Wednesday.

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San Jose Sharks acquire Darnell Nurse in trade deal with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zach Sharp.

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Vincent Trocheck dealt to Mammoth in three-player trade deal with Rangers

The New York Rangers trade forward Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Sean Durzi, forward Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 conditional third-round pick.

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Rangers land veteran Marcus Pettersson in trade deal with Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks traded Marcus Pettersson to the New York Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for a 2030 protected first-round pick.

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Mammoth sign Anders Lee to three-year, $16.2 million deal

The Utah Mammoth signed former New York Islanders captain Anders Lee to a three-year, $16.2 million deal on Wednesday, shortly after free agency frenzy began.

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Flyers and playoff standout Dan Vladar agree to five-year, $27.5-million extension

The Philadelphia Flyers and goaltender Dan Vladar reportedly agreed to a five-year, $27.5 million extension on Sunday with a $5.5 million average annual value.

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Liiga champions among three Finnish players picked in first round of NHL Draft

Three Finnish players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, two of whom played for Liiga champions Tappara last season.

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Stenberg second overall as seven Swedes picked in first round of NHL Draft

Ivar Stenberg of Sweden was selected second overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, as the Frolunda teenager was picked by the San Jose Sharks.

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A look at the Stanley Cup finalists with the longest wait time to taste glory

Only a select few get to win the Stanley Cup - no surprise there. In the 2025/26 NHL regular season, a total of 940 skaters took to the ice, but only a tiny fraction made it to the final group fighting for the coveted trophy. So, it's common for many players to wait years for a chance to win the Stanley Cup. Let's take a look at five finalists this year who have been waiting the longest for their first cup.

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2026 NHL Draft recap: McKenna, the Ruck twins, the tallest player in NHL history

The 2026 NHL Draft is officially over, and history was made throughout the two days!

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Sabres sign Zach Benson to seven-year, $52.5 million extension

The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million extension on Wednesday with a $7.5 million average annual value.

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Latest NHL trade buzz: Flames deal Blake Coleman & Olli Maatta to Wild

Follow along as we post all of the latest trades from this offseason happening around the NHL!