You may have gotten a good look at Wedgewood as the starting goalie for Team Canada during the WJHC. He is probably the best internal option to replace Martin Brodeur at this juncture.
As a 20-year-old, Levi can play in the AHL. Expect him to start in the minors next season.
Melchiori gives the Jets added depth on the back end. He scored two goals and 36 points in 60 OHL games this season.
Gibson gives the Ducks added depth between the pipes. Drafted out of the USHL last year, he should be eligible to play in the AHL.
Morrison gives the Bruins a bit more depth between the pipes. In fact, that depth could lead to Anton Khudobin coming up from the AHL.
O’Neill scored 21 goals and 46 points in 35 games as the captain of the Yale Bulldogs. He will begin his pro career in the AHL.
Schneider is expected to start his professional career with the Binghampton Senators of the AHL. He scored 23 goals and 45 points in 38 games with the University of Connecticut.
Stalberg scored 12 goals and 31 points in 34 games with the University of Vermont. He might challenge for a roster spot as soon as next season.
Namestnikov likely contends for a roster spot during next season's training camp. The Russian expatriate scored 22 goals and 70 points in 60 games with the London Knights of the OHL.
Schwartz is expected to join the team tomorrow and could immediately get a look in the lineup. He scored 15 goals and 41 points in 30 games with Colorado College.
Although Carcillo's season was cut short, he will have another opportunity to thrive in Chicago. Nice little deal for both sides.
MacLellan could see some AHL action this season but probably won't touch the big club.
Halmo is currently playing for the Owen Sound Attack of the OHL. He could join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers later in the year.
Holland is enjoying a productive season in the WHL. He should be added to the mix come training camp.
Heeter gives the Flyers more depth but is probably the fourth or fifth goalie on the depth chart right now.
Grabovski resigning makes a slim free agent market even slimmer. However, staying in Toronto should keep his fantasy hockey value in the same range. The second-line center scored 20 goals and 45 points in 59 games.
Turco will serve as Thomas's backup for the rest of the season.
Gauthier is currently enjoying his fourth season with the St. John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. He is eligible to play in the AHL under a PTO once his team's season ends.
Shinnimin could see some time in the AHL once his WHL season is over. Expect the diminutive center to also challenge for a roster spot in next year's training camp.
Ellis is enjoying a nice year in the QMJHL, scoring at nearly a point-per-game. Expect him in training camp next season.
Some of the top NHL free agents available this summer are Mitch Marner, Mikko Rantanen, Aaron Ekblad, Nikolaj Ehlers, John Tavares, Brock Boeser, Brad Marchand and Linus Ullmark.
This offseason will bring a stacked crop of free agents to the market that will shape the landscape of the 2025-26 NHL season. Not only will the final landing spots for each of the top 2025 NHL free agents shake up the framework of the league, but will also have major implications on the upcoming fantasy hockey season. Be sure to stay in the know in regard to the latest free agency updates with our NHL player news.
On July 1st, 2025, at 12 PM EST, the 2025 NHL free agency period officially opens. While some players will have all but signed the dotted line up to this point, nothing can become official until noon on Canada Day.