The 2024 NHL Summer Transfer Period has kicked off in a big way. Just four days after the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, the 2024 NHL Player Selection took place at Safir Arena in Las Vegas, featuring several big trades and 225 potential players finding new homes.
Now it’s time for the league’s 32 main offices to add new players to their rosters via free agency.
Here’s our constantly updated tracker, which includes a list of every player signed, plus analysis of the biggest deals and insight into what could happen next.
Note that the most recent trades are at the top, and are listed by date.
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July 1
The Avalanche have added to their depth on the blue line, agreeing to terms with veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan on a one-year deal worth $800,000.
Forward Anthony Beauvillier has been traveling extensively over the past few seasons, and he’s on the move again in 2024-25, signing a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the Penguins.
Goaltender Jack Campbell’s blockbuster deal with the Oilers didn’t work out so well, so he moved to the Red Wings, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract worth $775,000.
The Capitals continue to add to their roster, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1 million deal with forward Taylor Raddish.
Another veteran defender has arrived in Dallas: Ilya Lyubushkin signs a two-year, $6.5 million deal with the Stars.
The islanders have finally entered the chat! Defenseman Mike Riley returns on a one-year contract, while forward Anthony Duclair returns to the Metropolitan Division via a four-year, $14 million deal.
The Red Wings have added former Rangers defender Erik Gustafsson to their defensive line group, agreeing to a two-year, $4 million deal.
After finishing the 2023-24 season with the Lightning, veteran defenseman Matt Dumba is headed to the Stars on a two-year, $7.5 million deal. After skating for the Devils last season, fellow defenseman Brendan Smith is also headed to Dallas, on a one-year, $1 million deal.
Sam Steele returns to the Dallas Stars after agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1.2 million contract.
Veteran instigator Garnet Hathaway will commit to the Flyers via a two-year, $4.8 million extension.
Another Stanley Cup champion is leaving the Panthers, as Ryan Lomberg signs a two-year, $4 million deal with the Flames.
Former Golden Knight forward Chandler Stephenson is headed to Seattle, signing a seven-year, $43.75 million contract with the Kraken.
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It’s a move that won’t receive as much attention as signing Stamkos, Marchessault and Skjei, but the Predators have made an addition to their goaltending group, signing Scott Wedgewood to a two-year, $3 million deal.
The Stars have found a replacement for Jake Oettinger, agreeing to terms with Casey DeSmith on a one-year, $3 million contract.
After reaching the Stanley Cup Final with the Oilers, forward Warren Foegele is headed to Los Angeles, where he signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings.
Veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk won’t be patrolling the blue line for the Bruins; Instead, he signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Penguins.
After plying his trade with the Hurricanes in recent seasons, Stefan Noesen has returned to the Devils, agreeing to a three-year, $8.25 million deal.
The Stars remain in the works for Matt Duchene, signing a one-year, $3 million extension with the veteran forward.
Michael Amadio, who has been the Golden Knights’ starting forward the past two seasons, has joined the Senators on a three-year, $7.8 million contract.
Jonathan Drouin has had a renaissance with the Avalanche in 2023-24, and will continue to do so for at least one more season, signing a one-year, $2.5 million deal.
Another former Bruin is headed to Vancouver, as Danton Heinen joins the Canucks via a two-year, $4.5 million contract.
Veteran goalie Matt Murray will return to the Maple Leafs for 2024-25, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $875,000 deal.
It’s been a tale of two seasons for Cam Talbot in 2023-24, with a great start giving way to a tough finish. He’ll be hoping for a consistently strong season with the Red Wings after agreeing to a two-year, $5 million deal.
Former Bruin Jake DeBrusk has arrived in Vancouver, signing a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the Canucks.
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In need of some help from their veteran quarterback, the Blue Jackets signed Sean Monahan to a five-year, $27.5 million deal.
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The Capitals continue to build around the edges, signing Brandon Duhaime to a two-year, $3.7 million contract.
After winning the Stanley Cup with the Panthers, forward Kevin Stenlund is headed to the Hockey League on a two-year, $4 million deal.
Defenseman William Carrier signs with the Hurricanes, agreeing to terms on a six-year, $12 million contract.
Veteran forward Kiefer Sherwood is headed to Vancouver, where he has reached a two-year, $3 million deal with the Canucks.
The Hurricanes lost some outfielders in free agency, but they retained a very important outfielder for the foreseeable future, as they agreed to an eight-year, $51.69 million contract extension for Jacob Slavin.
After re-signing Joseph Wall this offseason, the Maple Leafs added a veteran option in Anthony Stolarz via a two-year, $5 million agreement.
The Minnesota Wild are on the board, signing forward Yakov Trenin to a four-year, $14 million contract.
Veteran defenseman Nikita Zadorov has arrived in Boston via a six-year, $30 million contract with the Bruins.
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The Oilers have bolstered their offensive line for the next two seasons, signing Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year, $8 million contract.
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The Sabers landed veteran winger Jason Zucker, agreeing to a one-year, $5 million deal.
Another veteran defenseman is joining the Devils, as Brenden Dillon has agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract with New Jersey.
The Flames brought back one of their players — Igor Sharangovich for five years, $28.75 million — as well as another outside free agent, Anthony Mantha (one year, $3.5 million).
Former Stanley Cup champion David Perron will continue his NHL career with the Senators, having agreed to a two-year, $4 million contract.
Another veteran defenseman is headed to Utah, as Ian Cole signs a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the hockey club.
The Bruins have added a big boost to the quarterback position, signing Elias Lindholm to a seven-year, $54.25 million extension.
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The Predators entered the chat, signing deals with three of the best free agents on the market:
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Veteran winger Tyler Toffoli is headed to California, after signing a four-year, $24 million deal with the Sharks.
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After winning the Stanley Cup, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Veteran netminder Eric Comrie has returned to the Jets, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $825,000 contract.
The Blackhawks are focusing on Connor Bedard’s perimeter with some veteran help this summer, adding Tyler Bertuzzi (four years, $22 million), Teuvo Teravainen (three years, $16.2 million), Pat Maroon (one year, $1.3 million), and Alec Martinez. . (one year, $4 million) and Craig Smith (one year, $1 million).
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After trading for Jakob Chychrun, the Capitals continued to add to their blue line, signing Matt Roy to a seven-year, $38.5 million contract.
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The Kraken have landed one of the best free agents on the market, signing defenseman Brandon Montour to a seven-year, $50 million contract.
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29-year-old forward Sam Lafferty is headed to Buffalo, signing a two-year, $4 million deal with the Sabres.
Power forward Jordan Martinuk is not leaving Carolina, signing a three-year, $9.15 million contract with the Hurricanes.
The Devils have added an important player to their blue line group, signing former Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce to a six-year, $33 million contract.
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Veteran forward Kasperi Kapanen has re-signed with the Blues, signing a one-year, $1 million deal to remain in St. Louis.
Restricted free agent Connor McMichael has extended his trade with the Capitals, signing a two-year, $4.20 million deal.
Eric Johnson played 67 games with the Flyers in the 2023-2024 season, and will play more games in the 2024-2025 season, given his new one-year, $1 million contract with the club.
The Maple Leafs traded up for an exclusive negotiating window with veteran defenseman Chris Tanev, completing that relationship Monday with a six-year, $27 million contract. The team also finally confirmed the new deal of RFA netminder Joseph Wall (three years, $10.98 million).
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The Panthers have agreed to terms on an eight-year, $69 million deal with forward Sam Reinhart.
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After trading a 2025 third-round pick for the negotiating rights of Jake Guentzel, the Lightning made the deal with the forward on a seven-year, $63 million contract.
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June 30
Veteran forward Patrick Kane has returned to the Red Wings, signing a one-year, $4 million contract.
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Restricted free agent quarterback Isaac Lundstrom has re-signed with the Ducks, signing a one-year, $1.5 million deal.
The Utah Hockey Club continues to work on its blue line, re-signing RFA Sean Durzi to a four-year, $24 million contract.
Needing to bolster their defense this summer, the Maple Leafs will start with one of their own, re-signing restricted free agent Timothy Liljegren to a two-year, $6 million contract.
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Veteran forward Max Domi will not explore the market, as he returns to the Maple Leafs on a four-year, $15 million deal.