Farrell was a fourth-round pick of the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Draft and just finished his sophomore season at Harvard University. The 21-year-old led Harvard with 53 points (20G / 33A) in 34 games.
The Flames selected Coronato with the No.13 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 20-year-old winger produced nearly identical results in his two seasons at Harvard University, scoring 20 goals with 16 assists (36 points) in 35 games in 2023. He also represented the USA at the 2022 World Juniors, posting seven points (4G /3A) in five games.
Wolanin has three assists, 16 SOG, four PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 15 games this season and has signed a two-year, two-way contract extension Thursday. The 28-year-old has 85 career NHL games played, picking up six goals and 17 assists, with a -3 plus/minus.
Kleven had eight goals, 10 assists, 84 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 35 games with the University of North Dakota (NCAA) as has signed a three-year, entry-level contract Thursday, expecting to head directly to Ottawa. The 21-year-old will burn a year of eligibility if he does play for the Senators but is their 2020 second-round pick (44th overall).
Berglund had 12 goals, 15 assists, 12 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 36 games with UMass-Lowell (NCAA) and has now signed a two-year, entry-level contract starting in 2023-24. Berglund was an undrafted Free Agent at the time of signing.
Crozier had three goals, 21 assists, 33 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 37 games with Providence College (NCAA) and signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. He will join Syracuse (AHL) right away.
McKown had 21 goals, seven assists, 30 PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 38 games with Colorado College (NCAA) and has been signed to a three-year, entry-level contract and is expected to join the team this week. The 20-year-old was an undrafted free agent.
Rolston was originally a fifth-round pick of the Avalanche in 2020 but was traded to Chicago in 2021 for Carl Soderberg. The 21-year-old winger had seven goals and 13 assists (20 points) in 27 games at Notre Dame this season.
Kaiser was a third-round pick in 2020 (No.81 overall) and picked up 23 points (5G / 18A) in 35 games at the University of Minnesota-Duluth this season.
The Red Wings selected Tuomisto with the No.35 overall pick in 2019. After two seasons at the University of Denver, the right-handed defnseman returned to Finland for the 2023 season. Tuomisto scored five goals with 15 assists (20 points) in 60 games with TPS Turku (Liiga).
Levi was selected in the seventh-round of the 2020 draft and was traded to the Sabres as a part of the deal that sent Sam Reinhart to the Panthers. Levi is widely considered one of the best goaltending prospects in the NHL and went 17-12-5 with a 2.24 GAA, .933 SV% and six shutouts in 34 games with Northeastern University this season.
Neterenko had 13 goals, 21 assists, 18 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 36 games this season with Boston College (NCAA) and has been signed to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. He is expected to join the Ducks right away and draw into their lineup immediately.
Sedoff has four goals, 46 assists, 24 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 58 games with the Red Deer Rebels (WHL) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. The 21-year-old was an undrafted free agent signing.
Haight has 19 goals, 36 assists, 14 PIMs and is a -11 plus/minus through 59 games with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) and Barrie Colts (OHL) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Minnesota. The 18-year-old is Minnesota's 2022 second-round pick (47th overall).
Frank has 25 goals, 17 assists, 16 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 50 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) and has signed a one-year, two-way contract ($775,000/$205,000) for the 2023-24 season.
Buchinger has 15 goals, 60 points, 56 PIMs and is a -7 plus/minus through 56 games with the Guelph Storm (OHL) and has signed a three-year entry-level contract with St. Louis. The 18-year-old was St. Louis' 2022 third-round pick (88th overall).
Belliveau has 11 goals, 44 points, 50 PIMs and a +44 plus/minus through 50 games with the Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Pittsburgh. The 20-year-old was Pittsburgh's 2021 fifth-round pick (154 overall).
Bankier has 35 goals, 78 points, 16 PIMs and a +33 plus/minus through 51 games with the Kamloops Blazers (WHL) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota wild that starts in the 2023-24 season. The 20-year-old was the Wild's 2021 third-round pick (86th overall).
The 2020 seventh-round pick will join the Toronto Marlies for the remainder of the season on a professional tryout, so this contract doesn't kick in until 2023-24. Tverberg had 30 points (15G / 15A) in 35 games with the University of Connecticut this season.
McDonough has 20 goals, 38 points, 14 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 34 games played with Northeastern University (NCAA). The 23-year-old was drafted in the seventh round of the 2019 draft (195 overall).
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.
