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NHL free agency tracker: Live updates on the latest deals, including Orlov, Korpisalo, O’Reilly

July 1, 2023
NHL free agency tracker: Live updates on the latest deals, including Orlov, Korpisalo, O'Reilly

The 2023 NHL offseason might seem a little compressed, with the draft taking place on June 28 and 29 this year, but the start of free agency is back to its usual date of July 1 (after a late start in 2022).

Every NHL general manager is hoping to land game-changing players, either via free agent deals, or via trade.

Here is our continuously updated tracker, featuring a list of every player signed, along with analysis of the biggest deals and buzz on what could happen next. On Saturday, be sure to check out our stream of TSN’s Free Agent Frenzy on ESPN+.

Note that the newest deals are on top, denoted by date.

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July 1

25-year-old forward Givani Smith will switch from Florida to Northern California, signing a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Sharks.

The Kings have extended their relationship with Jaret Anderson-Dolan, signing him to a one-year, $775,000 deal.

Veteran blueliner Kevin Shattenkirk is headed to Boston, signing a one-year deal with the Bruins.

Trevor Lewis is returning to the Kings, as the veteran forward has signed a one-year, $775,000 contract. The Kings also signed defenseman Andreas Englund to a two-year, $2 million deal.

After missing much of the 2022-23 season due to Achilles tendon injuries, veteran forward Max Pacioretty has inked a one-year, $2 million deal with the Capitals, with another $2 million available in bonuses.

Defenseman Carson Soucy is heading from Seattle to Vancouver by way of a three-year, $9.75 million contract.

The Flyers have put themselves in the Ryan Poehling business, adding the forward via a one-year, $1.4 million deal.

Veteran forward Craig Smith is headed to the Stars, inking a one-year, $1 million contract.

Defenseman Mike Reilly will celebrate his 30th birthday on July 13, and he’ll do so as a member of the Panthers after signing a one-year, $1 million deal.

Following a post-trade glow-up with the Bruins to close out the 2022-23 season, Dmitry Orlov has signed a two-year, $15.5 million deal with the Hurricanes.

Defenseman Justin Holl has left Toronto — but not headed too far away, inking a three-year, $10.2 million deal with the Red Wings.

After being traded to the Sharks prior to the draft, goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood has inked a two-year, $4.7 million deal.

After having his contract bought out by the Jets this week, veteran forward Blake Wheeler has signed a one-year, $800,000 deal with the Rangers (with $300,000 available in potential bonuses).

25-year-old forward Lane Pederson has come to terms with the Oilers on a two-year, $1.55 million contract.

After the Flyers failed to move him ahead of the trade deadline, veteran James van Riemsdyk officially has a new team, signing a one-year, $1 million deal with the Bruins.

After finishing the 2022-23 season with the Maple Leafs, center Ryan O’Reilly is headed to the Predators via a four-year, $18 million contract. Grade for the deal.

After not issuing qualifying offers for RFAs Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian, the Devils re-signed both players: one year, $1.4 million for McLeod, two years, $2.7 million for Bastian.

Former Jets forward Kevin Stenlund has landed with the Panthers by way of a one-year, $1 million contract.

Seeking to add some size to their lineup, the Maple Leafs have signed forward Ryan Reaves to a three-year, $4.05 million deal.

The Predators have reached an agreement with veteran defenseman Luke Schenn on a three-year, $8.25 million deal.

Goaltender Antti Raanta is back with the Hurricanes via a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

After having his contract bought out by the Canucks earlier this week, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has signed a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the Panthers.