NHL free agency opens with teams preparing for signings and trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The NHL free agency period officially commences today at 10 a.m. MT, marking the start of the 2026-27 season. Teams like the Colorado Avalanche are expected to make moves, including rounding out their rosters and potentially filing player extensions. Analysts anticipate significant financial commitments will be made as players hit the open market. The situation includes speculation on trades yet to happen as teams evaluate their strategies moving forward.
- •Free agency begins today for the NHL 2026-27 season.
- •Teams are preparing to sign players and explore trades.
- •The Colorado Avalanche are looking to round out their roster.
- •Expectations are high for valuable contracts on the open market.
- •Analysts are monitoring potential player extensions and future trades.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Open Thread: Free Agency Frenzy 2026 (10:00 a.m. MT)
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