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NHL free agent news and signings. NHL free agency begins on July 1st, but free agent news and rumors begins long before that.

The New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks won't have a lot of salary cap space to work with this offseason.

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Vancouver Canucks

The New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks won’t have a lot of salary cap space to work with this offseason.
Will the Boston Bruins be able to afford Tuukka Rask if he wants to keep playing? Projecting the St. Louis Blues protected list for the Seattle expansion draft.

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the St. Louis Blues

Will the Boston Bruins be able to afford Tuukka Rask if he wants to keep playing? Projecting the St. Louis Blues protected list for the Seattle expansion draft.
The New Jersey Devils have the salary cap to add, but may not be interested in a big name. Nikita Gusev and Connor Carrick could be trade bait at the deadline if they are out of the playoff race next season.

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Free Agent Options, Potential Trade Bait, and If They’d Trade A First

The New Jersey Devils have the salary cap to add, but may not be interested in a big name. Nikita Gusev and Connor Carrick could be trade bait at the deadline if they are out of the playoff race next season.
The Vancouver Canucks have three key free agents they hope to re-sign

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, and the Vancouver Canucks

Kings looking at three players in the draft. Red Wings draft pick to play close to Detroit? The Canucks have three key free agents they hope to re-sign but talks haven’t started.
A flat salary cap adds stress to pending free agents like Drake Caggiula

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Ryan wouldn’t mind remaining in Calgary. A lot of uncertainty and stress for pending RFAs like Drake Caggiula as he may get squeezed by the cap
If the 'return to play' holds up, the start of free agency should be November 1st. A flat salary cap next year will have a big impact on free agency.

2020 NHL Free Agent Class Could Be Adversely Affected By a Flat Salary Cap

The NHL and NHLPA agreed to extend player contracts that were set to expire on July 30 to October 31st. If the ‘return to play’ holds up, the start of free agency should be November 1st.
Brandon Montour and Colin Miller could be on their way out. Looking at some potential free agent and trade targets for the New Jersey Devils

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the New Jersey Devils

Brandon Montour and Colin Miller could be on their way out. Looking at some potential free agent and trade targets for the New Jersey Devils
The Montreal Canadiens should be interested in Josh Anderson. Could it cost Max Domi? 50-50 that Alex Pietrangelo re-signs with the St. Louis Blues

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the St. Louis Blues

The Montreal Canadiens should be interested in Josh Anderson. Could it cost Max Domi? 50-50 that Alex Pietrangelo re-signs with the St. Louis Blues
Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug are the top pending NHL free agent defensemen.

Top 20 Pending NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Forwards and Defensemen

Not a surprise that Taylor Hall is the top pending NHL free agent forward. Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug are the top pending NHL free agent defensemen.
Potential free agent and trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Top 10 UFA Goalies … Free Agent and Trade Options For The Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 10 pending NHL unrestricted free agent goaltenders. Potential free agent and trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Jack Eichel to the Boston Bruins seems unlikely. The Boston Bruins won't find it easy to fit in Torey Krug.

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Boston Bruins

Potential third-line center option for the Oilers next season. Jack Eichel to the Boston Bruins seems unlikely. The Bruins won’t find it easy to fit in Torey Krug.
Washington Capitals Braden Holtby

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Braden Holtby, and Martin Brodeur

Oilers could look at a couple of ‘tweener’ free agents. Puljujarvi could sign with Karpat again. Holtby is not thinking much about his pending free agent status. Brodeur doesn’t want to be a GM just yet.