Hoffman, 24, was 13-6-2 with a 2.06 GAA and .922 SV% in 22 games at the University of Vermont this season. In three seasons at Vermont he went 34-33-9 with a 2.45 GAA and .914 SV%.
Paliotta, 21, was a third-round pick of the Blackhawks (70th overall) in 2011. The 6-foot-3, 201 lbs. defenseman had 36 points (9G / 27A) in 41 games at the University of Vermont this season. He really added a new-level of offence to his game this season and is expected to report to the Blackhawks.
Baun, 22, had 14 goals and 15 assists (29 points) in 38 games at Colgate University this season. In three years at Colgate the 6-foot-2, 204 lbs. forward amassed 39 goals and 40 assists (79 points) in 113 games. He is expected to report to the Blackhawks, but is not eligible for the playoffs.
Copp, 20, was a fourth round pick (104th overall) of the Jets in 2013. Copp scored 14 goals and 17 assists (31 points) in 36 games at the University of Michigan (NCAA) this season. He is expected to report to the Jets.
Point, 19, was a third round pick of the Lightning (79th overall) in 2014. In 60 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), Point collected 38 goals and 49 assists (87 points).
Tanev does not provide much in terms of offence or fantasy value, but he has been an outstanding defenseman for the Canucks this season. He was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season, but is now locked up through the 2019-20 NHL season.
Kampfer, 26, has appeared in 18 games with Florida this season, registering three points (1G / 2A) with 18 shots on goal. During his career in the NHL, he has played in 79 games for Florida (2015), Minnesota (2011-2012) and Boston (2010-2012), scoring eight goals with 10 assists and 24 penalty minutes.
Boychuk, 31, was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, but is now signed through the 2021-22 season. He is having a great year, posting seven goals (4 PPG), 25 assists (32 points), a plus-17 rating and 2.68 shots per game through 59 games. He will have an annual cap-hit of $6M until he is 38 years old.
Smith, 23, was set to become a restricted free agent in the offseason. After a breakout season in 2013-14, Smith has regressed a little bit, but has still managed to register 12 games and 23 assists (35 points) in 63 games.
Krug, 23, was set to become a restricted free agent in the offseason. Krug is on-pace to set a career-high with 41 points. So far he has 11 goals and 20 assists (31 points) in 59 games.
Bellemare, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, will now make $712,500 per season through the 2016-17 season. The 29-year-old has eight points (4G / 4A) in 62 games with the Flyers.
Atkinson was believed to be a potential trade target at the deadline, but the Blue Jackets have locked the 25-year-old up for the next three years at $3.5 million per year. He has 13 goals and 12 assists (25 points) in 58 games this season.
McClement has six goals and 12 assists in 61 games with the Hurricanes this season. He leads the team in face-off percentage (55.3%) and shorthanded time per game (2:24). He was a pending unrestricted free agent this offseason, but is now signed through the 2016-17 season.
Clifford, 24, has recorded 10 points (3G / 7A), 87 shots on goal and 66 PIMS in 57 games with the Kings this season. He is a big, heavy forward who is now signed through the 2019-20 NHL season.
Nolan was set to be a restricted free agent at the end of the season, but now this deal will lock him up through the 2017-18 season. Nolan has four goals, 65 hits and 27 PIMS in 36 games this season.
Leddy, 23, was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season, but is now inked through the 2021-22 season. He has scored eight goals with 17 assists and a plus-12 rating in 61 games this season.
Darling was set to become an unrestricted free agent at season’s end. The 26-year-old has gone 5-2-0 with a 1.97 GAA and .937 SV% with the Blackhawks this season. He was recalled on Sunday evening after going 14-8-2 with a 2.20 GAA and .927 SV% with Rockford (AHL) this season.
Hamilton has registered one goal and one assist in five games since being recalled. His performance at both levels this season has earned him another year in the Oilers organization.
Klinkhammer has two assists, a minus-4 rating and 13 PIMS in 18 games with the Oilers. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Jackman was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, but the Ducks must like what he brings to their fourth line so they have signed him through 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.