Kolanos tore up the AHL this season and could get an extended look with the Flames.
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Gleason is a staple to the Canes' blue line and chose to remain in Carolina for the next four seasons. The stay-at-home defender has a goal and 14 points through 51 games.

Rechlicz likely draws into the lineup shortly. He has 184 PIM through 27 games.
The Leafs lock up their top offensive defender through age 36. He has four goals and 21 points in his first 34 games with the team.

Goligoski hasn't played up to the same level as he did last season but he is the center of the current defense. The former Penguin has five goals and 15 points through 36 games this season.

In signing Beauchemin, the Ducks ink a player who was more of the solution than the problem. It also makes the Joffrey Lupul trade look a bit better. He has six goals and 18 points through 45 games this season.

All jokes aside, Lebda has been one of the steadier defenders down in Springfield. Expect him to add depth to the team's blue line.
Extending Elliott is a clear sign the Blues value him enough to tandem with Jaro Halak. Interesting to see if this effects his already-stellar play.

Potter has three goals and 14 points through 27 games with the Oilers.

The Bolts lock up one of their vital energy players. He has three goals and five points through 35 games.
Reaves is a very serviceable enforcer for the Blues. He has 48 PIM through 25 games.

Madden should aide the team's injury-filled depth chart. He scored 12 goals and 25 points last season with the Minnesota Wild.
Shaw is currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL and may be an option for the team to call up.

Danault scored six goals and 34 points in 33 games for the Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL.

McNeill has 18 goals and 39 points through 37 games while playing on the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL.

Gorges is a vital part of the team's blue line and is now under contract for a significant amount of time. Expect him to take on even more of a leadership role.

Gauthier-Leduc could challenge for a roster spot as early as next season. He has 20 goals and 51 points through 35 games in the QMJHL.

Over the last three seasons, Weaver has established himself as one of the more steady defensive d-men in the game. It is no shocker how the Panthers felt about him or that they were willing to give him an extension.

Puempel scored 17 goals and 32 points over 29 games with the Peterborough Petes of the OHL. He should be in the mix for a roster spot over the next couple of seasons.

Noesen currently has 13 goals and 34 points while playing with the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL. Expect him to make a push for a roster spot next summer.

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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.