Free agency opens today across the NHL at 12pm ET, and the Buffalo Sabres are expected to be active in the market as they look to fill out their roster. We’ve already seen a few players traded & then signed with their new teams, but there are plenty of others out there. Use this thread to discuss happenings across the free agency period, including what you hope and think the Buffalo Sabres will do. We’ll be updating this post with the Sabres signings as well as
New Defenseman Inks Three Year Contract With Buffalo Former Anaheim Duck Olen Zellweger has signed a new deal with Buffalo after his trade to Western N.Y. last week on draft day. The 22 year old with three NHL seasons under his belt was a resticted free agent upon arrival. Zellweger’s deal is for three years and about 9 million dollars. (exact numbers to come) He is the top candadate as of now to take Bo Byram’s spot alongside Owen Power.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year deal, worth $7 million annually, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Friedman first reported on June 22 that the Leafs would be looking at Bobrovsky as a potential target to upgrade their goaltending in the wake of the Joseph Woll trade. Buzz surrounding the connection…
Nico Hischier hat sich langfristig an die New Jersey Devils gebunden. Der Schweizer Captain unterschrieb vorzeitig eine Vertragsverlängerung um fünf Jahre bis 2032. In einer Medienrunde sprach der 27-Jährige über seine Beweggründe, das Vertrauen in das neue Management und sein grosses, unverändertes Ziel: den Stanley Cup nach New Jersey zu holen.
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs are closing in on a deal with netminder Sergei Bobrovsky. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes shared that it’s expected to be a three-year deal between Bobrovsky and the Maple Leafs. More to come.
According to an announcement from the Buffalo Sabres, the team has traded netminder Devon Levi and a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2028 third-round pick. More to come.
Former Maple Leaf playoff villain Sergei Bobrovsky is changing sides and signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. After days of intense speculation, the likeliest outcome came true on Canada Day when the famed goalie signed in Toronto. The terms: three years, $7 million AAV. Who is Sergei Bobrovsky? This header feels a little redundant for […] The post Instant Analysis: Se
Friends, June has concluded and we’re now into July. But before the curtain was drawn on June, and thankfully before it started raining this past Saturday, we did our regular wandering around the Scotia Place construction to marvel and how things are progressing. By now you know the drill: we have four regular spots we…
The Chicago Blackhawks signed experienced left-handed defenseman Ian Cole to a one-year contract on Wednesday. The post Blackhawks Add Veteran Defenseman Ian Cole On One-Year Contract appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
The Winnipeg Jets are shoring up their goaltending depth. News emerged that the Jets have inked the Stuart Skinner contract with the veteran goalie. This contract is for two years and has a total value of $7.5 million per season. The deal has an average cap hit of $3.75 million per season and runs until …
The Vancouver Canucks have made their first splash into the 2026 NHL Free Agency pool. Paul Cotter signs in Vancouver on a one-year deal worth $2.15 million. Let us discuss the latest Canuck signing as the team looks to add grit to the organization. https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/2072369689796493515?s=20 Paul Cotter Signs With Canucks, Adds Physicality to Team Cotter …
The Chicago Blackhawks are obtaining a veteran defender, as Ian Cole signs with the team on a one-year contract worth $4 million plus $750,000 in possible bonuses. Let us discuss this free agent signing and the impact it has on the team. Ian Cole Signs in Chicago, Adds Veteran Leadership to Blue Line Cole is …
The Winnipeg Jets signed free-agent goaltender Stuart Skinner to a two-year contract that carries a $3.75 million average annual value against the salary cap on Wednesday, increasing speculation that star starter Connor Hellebuyck will be traded soon.
Mavrik Bourque slog igenom i Dallas den här säsongen. Nu är han trejdad till Nashville i utbyte mot draftval. The post Efter genombrottet - trejdas till Nashville appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Radko Gudas och Florida är överens. Med mindre än en halvtimme kvar tills free agency börjar har bjässen skrivit på för Panthers. The post Busen skriver på - minuter innan fönstret öppnar appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Ivan Demidov gjorde en succéartad debutsäsong i NHL. Nu belönas han med ett åttaårskontrakt - värt över 700 miljoner svenska kronor. The post Får jättekontrakt - efter bara en säsong i NHL appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Viktor Arvidsson till Detroit Red Wings. Forwarden har skrivit på för två år, enligt nordamerikanska rapporter. The post Där hamnar Arvidsson appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Samuel Ersson hade en tuff säsong där han de senaste veckorna blivit trejdad två gånger. Nu har målvakten skrivit på för två år med Ottawa. The post Här är Erssons nya kontrakt - efter trejderna appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Rasmus Andersson cashar in i Vegas. Svensken har kritat på ett sjuårskontrakt värt 8,5 miljoner dollar per säsong. The post Efter finalförlusten - skriver kontrakt värt en halv miljard appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
Mats Zuccarellos NHL-karriär fortsätter. 38-åringen har skrivit på för en säsong med Los Angeles. The post Det blir Zuccarellos nya NHL-klubb appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed winger Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $5 million. How Arvidsson Did in 2025-26 The 2025-26 season was…
The San Jose Sharks have agreed to terms with winger Mason Marchment on a five-year contract, reportedly valued at approximately $7 million AAV. Marchment’s blend of skill and physicality is expected to strengthen the Sharks’ middle six. This move also marks a homecoming for the winger. #SJSharks Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧
Bufalo Sabres prospect Ilia Morozov spoke to the media after day three of Development Camp on July 1, 2026. Morozov talked about his excitement after being drafted by Buffalo and what it means to him to be at his first NHL Development Camp. He discussed what his development plan is going forward and his time at Miami University. Subscribe to the Buffalo Sabres YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2G1G8eT For More Sabres Action: https://bufsabres.co/2XAYg5m #BuffaloSabres #Sabres #NHL For more Sabres
Buffalo Sabres prospect Luke Osburn spoke to the media after day three of Development Camp on July 1, 2026. Osburn talked about how excited he is to be back in Buffalo for another Development Camp and how it feels to be back with teammates. He discussed his plan for this upcoming season and what he wants to work on. Subscribe to the Buffalo Sabres YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2G1G8eT For More Sabres Action: https://bufsabres.co/2XAYg5m #BuffaloSabres #Sabres #NHL For more Sabres action: Sabres
Les Toronto Maple Leafs ont conclu une entente de deux ans avec l’attaquant Jack Roslovic, d’une valeur totale de 8 millions de dollars, soit un salaire…
Les Winnipeg Jets ont annoncé la signature du gardien Stuart Skinner pour un contrat de deux ans, assorti d’une valeur moyenne de 3,75 millions de dollars…
Les Pittsburgh Penguins ont ouvert leur marché des joueurs autonomes en s’entendant avec le défenseur droitier Trevor van Riemsdyk pour un contrat de deux…
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee debate if getting Darren Raddysh was worth it if the Toronto Maple Leafs are able to get Zach Werenski in a trade.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Ross Johnston to a three-year contract, according to Jeremy Rutherford. The deal is worth $2 million per season. Blues Sign Johnston Johnston, 32,…
Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is headed back to Canada. Skinner has reportedly agreed to terms with the Winnipeg Jets on a two-year contract worth $3.75 million per year. The question is, does this signing mean the Jets are on the cusp of a Connor Hellebuyck trade, or are they just shoring up their…
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The Rangers’ first free agent signing of the day added necessary center depth. Joe Veleno signed a one-year contract with the Blueshirts worth an average annual value of $1.2 million on Wednesday, according to a league source. The expectation is that Veleno will serve as the team’s fourth-line center this upcoming season. After spending parts...
Ivan Demidov is staying in Montreal for the long haul. The Canadiens signed the skilled Russian forward to an eight-year, US$73.2-million contract extension that begins in the 2027-28 season, locking up another cornerstone of their talented young core. Demidov led all NHL rookies with 62 points (19 goals, 43 assists) last season and finished second The post
Ivan Demidov is staying in Montreal for the long haul. The Canadiens signed the skilled Russian forward to an eight-year, US$73.2-million contract extension that begins in the 2027-28 season, locking up another cornerstone of their talented young core. Demidov led all NHL rookies with 62 points (19 goals, 43 assists) last season and finished second The post
Here we go. The Canadiens have signed Alex Belzile. Reports indicate a two-part contract worth $850,000 for the player who played in Laval last season. In other words, he’s signed on to stay in Quebec. Alex Belzile 1 X $850,000 (2-way) @CanadiensMTL @TVASports — Renaud Lavoie (@RLavoieTVA) July 1, 2026 In his career, he has […] The post Alex Belzile Signs with the Canadiens appeared first on
Rasmus Andersson dubblar nästan sin lön i NHL. Malmökillen har skrivit nytt kontrakt med Vegas Golden Knights. Avtalet är på sju år och värt 578 miljoner kronor.
The Boston Bruins announced that the franchise has traded Joonas Korpisalo to the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Kalle Vaisanen and a 2028 fourth-round pick.
After a regular-season resurgence but a quiet postseason in Edmonton, the versatile forward secures a significant raise to join Auston Matthews and a revamped Maple Leafs roster.
The arrival of a battle-tested playoff veteran provides the Jets crucial insurance—and potentially a new era in net—as the franchise weighs the future of cornerstone Connor Hellebuyck.
From local talent to international standouts, witness the next generation of Kraken stars as top prospects converge on Seattle to showcase their skills at summer intensive.
The Flyers have made their first free agent signing, agreeing to terms with former Penguins forward Noel Acciari. The post Flyers Add A War Horse Veteran, Sign Acciari From Rival Penguins appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
The Seattle Kraken have signed Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.85 million. Samoskevich was drafted 24th overall by the Florida Panthers in…
The Boston Bruins have traded Joonas Korpisalo to the New York Rangers in exchange for Kalle Vaisanen and a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. The 32-year-old Korpisalo…
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran Ilya Mikheyev, 31, away from the Chicago Blackhawks, adding a tenacious player to their forward depth with a four-year deal that carries an average annual value of $3.85 million against the salary cap.
Well, the start of the National Hockey League’s free agency period kicks off on Canada Day at 11 am Central….but as Winnipeg Jets’ fans, we all know based on past experience not to expect a bunch of big signings for our club on July 1st. That is the reality of the situation for one of the NHL’s smallest and coldest markets…players are just not lining up to come to Manitoba. Even when the True Northers were doing very well and on way to a Presidents’ Trophy
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Jack Roslovic to a two-year contract worth $8 million, carrying an average annual value of $4 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Roslovic was…
Moving Korpisalo clears up $3 million off of Boston's books for each of the next two years. The post Bruins trade Joonas Korpisalo to Rangers in a cap-clearing move appeared first on Boston.com.
Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced they’ve signed forward Paul Cotter to a one-year contract, carrying a salary of $2.15 million annually. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Paul Cotter on a one-year contract worth $2.15M AAV. pic.twitter.com/WIkPeivnfT — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1,…
The Los Angeles Kings have signed veteran forward Corey Perry to a one-year contract worth $1 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Perry Rejoins the Kings Perry started last season with…
Restricted free agent forward Matias Maccelli has signed a one-year deal to join the New York Islanders, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.
After adding more right-handed help on the blue line at the stroke of noon with Trevor van Riemsdyk, the Pittsburgh […] The post Penguins Sign LHD Carlile; Why It’s a Great Get appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
The Chicago Blackhawks made their first signing of NHL free agency early on Wednesday morning, inking Cole Smith to a three-year contract. The post Blackhawks Sign Physical Depth Forward To Three-Year Contract appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
Jack Roslovic wasn’t in Edmonton for a long time, but it was a good time, and now, he’s heading east. He joined the Oilers amidst their first game of the season last year, inking a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the team. He chipped in solid depth offence for the team, scoring 21 goals and…
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