NHL free agency sees significant roster changes on day one
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
NHL free agency kicked off on July 2, 2026, with several teams making impactful moves. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky from Florida, addressing their goaltending issues. The Edmonton Oilers traded Darnell Nurse to San Jose while bringing in goaltender Frederick Anderson. The San Jose Sharks committed $17.5 million to their defense after trading for Nurse. The Pittsburgh Penguins' acquisition of Nick Robertson from Toronto is seen as a low-risk move. Philadelphia Flyers made several signings, but their overall performance in free agency is viewed as a setback amid rival improvements.
- •Toronto signs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky from Florida.
- •Edmonton trades Darnell Nurse to San Jose and adds Frederick Anderson.
- •San Jose commits $17.5 million to defensemen after dealing for Nurse.
- •Pittsburgh acquires Nick Robertson for a 2028 draft pick.
- •Philadelphia adds players but faces stiff competition from rivals.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Biggest winners and losers in NHL free agency day 1
"Free agency is in full effect here for the NHL, and teams made some major splashes to improve their rosters. After winning two Stanley Cups in Florida, Sergei Bobrovsky heads up north to Toronto. Vincent Trocheck gets traded to Utah…
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