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ESPN staff
The 2022 NHL offseason is in full swing, as the draft is now in the rearview mirror and teams look to mold their rosters via trades and re-signings.
While the start of free agency is traditionally on July 1, it will begin this year on July 13 because of the shifted schedule of the 2021-22 season.
Although the key dates have changed, the goal of free agency has not: GMs around the NHL hope to land the game-changing veteran who can boost their contention status or bolster their core with the glue that builds championships.
Here’s our continuously updated tracker, featuring a list of every player signed, along with analysis on the biggest deals and buzz on what could happen next. Note that the newest deals are at the top.
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July 12
Veteran defenseman Alexander Edler will be returning to the Kings for 2022-23, as the two sides come to an agreement on a one-year, $750,000 contract.
On the eve of free agency, the Sabres reach a one-year, $1.7 million agreement with forward Vinnie Hinostroza.
July 11
Rickard Rakell‘s tenure with the Penguins will continue beyond his post-deadline work in 2021-22, as the two sides agree on a six-year, $30 million contract.
One big free agent for the Stanley Cup champs will be back on the roster as they go for a repeat. Valeri Nichushkin has signed an eight-year, $49 million deal.
The Penguins agree to terms on a one-year, $750,000 contract with restricted free agent forward Alexander Nylander.
Veteran free agent goaltender Maxime Lagace has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lightning.
The Kings re-up with two of their restricted free agent forwards: Lias Andersson (one year, $750,000) and Carl Grundstrom (two years, $2.6 million).
July 10
Restricted free agent defenseman Jacob Bryson agrees to terms on a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the Sabres.
After arriving in Colorado via trade from the Rangers, goaltender Alexandar Georgiev inks a three-year, $10.2 million contract.
The Avalanche come to terms on a two-year, $1.525 million contract with defenseman Jacob MacDonald.
July 9
One of the biggest potential free agents comes off the board, as Filip Forsberg agree with the Predators on an eight-year, $68 million contract.
July 8
The Capitals re-sign restricted free agent defenseman Lucas Johansen to a two-year, $1.525 million deal.
The Kings do not allow forward Adrian Kempe to explore the market, agreeing to a four-year, $22 million contract with the forward.
After trading for defenseman Tony DeAngelo, the Flyers ink him to a two-year, $10 million contract.
The Panthers make it official with two returning players: RFA defenseman Lucas Carlsson (one year, $800,000) and forward Eetu Luostarinen (two years, $3 million).
Ville Husso‘s day started as a Blue, but it ended with a three-year, $14.25 million deal with the Red Wings after Detroit traded for the netminder.
July 7
One of the best potential free agent goaltenders is off the market: Marc-Andre Fleury agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal with the Wild.
The Penguins will stay in the Kris Letang business, as the defenseman agreed to a six-year, $36.6 million contract.
Defenseman Dillon Heatherington will stick around in Ottawa a while longer, having agreed to a two-year, $1.35 million deal.
July 6
The Wild liked what they saw out of defenseman Jacob Middleton this season and have re-signed him to a three-year, $7.35 million deal.
Adam Boqvist‘s time with the Blue Jackets will continue, as the restricted free agent defenseman signs a three-year, $7.8 million contract.
July 5
Gritty forward Andrew Cogliano will be back with the Stanley Cup champs, inking a one-year, $1.25 million deal.
Restricted free agent forward Aleksi Heponiemi will stick with the Panthers, signing a one-year, $750,000 contract.
Pittsburgh secures its goaltending depth via a two-year, $3.6 million contract extension for Casey DeSmith.
The Rangers waste no time in getting restricted free agent forward Julien Gauthier back in the fold, agreeing to a one-year, $800,000 pact.
July 1
After a superb tryout this spring and early summer, Nicholas Paul will be back with the Lightning for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a seven-year, $22.05 million contract.
The Canucks get a head start on the offseason, signing a quartet of restricted free agents: Brock Boeser (three years, $19.95 million), William Lockwood (one year, $750,000), Jack Rathbone (two years, $1.7 million) and Noah Juulsen (one year, $750,000).
The Kings brought back restricted free agents Matt Villalta (one year, $787,500) and Frederic Allard (one year, $750,000).
June 30
Dallas continues its relationship with goaltender Scott Wedgewood, agreeing to a two-year, $2 million extension.
Defenseman Darren Raddysh returns to the Lightning via a two-year, $1.525 million deal.
The Sabres and goaltender Craig Anderson agree to terms on a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
June 29
Following their trade to bring in Kevin Fiala, the Kings sign him to a seven-year, $55.125 million deal.
The Sabres come to terms on a one-year, $750,000 agreement with forward Sean Malone.
June 27
The Canucks come to agreements with Sheldon Dries (two years, $1.525 million), Guillaume Brisebois (one year, $750,000) and John Stevens (one year, $750,000).
Restricted free agent defenseman Timothy Liljegren returns to the Maple Leafs via a two-year, $2.8 million deal.
The Panthers bring back restricted free agent defenseman Matt Kiersted on a two-year, $1.525 million pact.
June 24
Restricted free agent forward Cody Glass sticks in Smashville via a one-year, $874,125 contract.
June 23
The Flyers agree to terms on a two-year, $1.55 million deal with restricted free agent goalie Felix Sandstrom.
June 22
The Wild will continue their relationship with restricted free agent defenseman Connor Dewar via a two-year, $1.6 million deal.
June 20
Washington comes to terms with two restricted free agents: Beck Malenstyn (two years, $1.525 million) and Brett Leason (two years, $1.55 million).
June 17
Restricted free agent forward Sammy Blais returns to the Rangers by way of a one-year deal.
June 15
The Blue Jackets have brought back restricted free agent goalie Daniil Tarasov on a three-year, $3.15 million contract.
Restricted free agent forward Dylan Gambrell inks a one-year, $950,000 extension with the Senators.
June 14
The Kings have signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with forward T.J. Tynan.
July 13
Restricted free agent forward Brad Malone returns to the Oilers by way of a two-year, $1.525 million contract.
The Predators have brought back restricted free agent defenseman Jeremy Lauzon with a four-year, $8 million deal.
July 7
Denis Gurianov will be a Star for at least one more season, signing a one-year, $2.9 million pact with the club.
The Blue Jackets have come to terms on a two-year, $8 million deal with restricted free agent forward Jack Roslovic.
May 22
Veteran defenseman Mark Giordano will give it another go with the Maple Leafs, agreeing to a two-year, $1.6 million extension.
May 21
Bryan Rust has become a dependable top-six forward for the Penguins, and he’ll continue his tenure with the club after agreeing to a six-year, $30.75 million deal.
May 20
The Blue Jackets have signed up for another season of goaltending from Joonas Korpisalo, agreeing to a one-year, $1.3 million deal.
May 16
Restricted free agent defenseman Jakub Zboril is back with the Bruins via a two-year, $2.275 million contract.
May 9
San Jose re-signs two free agents: forward Alexander Barabanov (two years, $5 million) and defenseman Jaycob Megna (two years, $1.625 million).
The Kraken get their offseason rolling, signing forward Max McCormick to a two-year, $15.25 pact.