NHL Free Agency 2019 Live Tracker, Blog and Updates

As of noon EDT (9 am PDT), players are free to sign contracts with new teams. Because of the interview period, we already know where some players will sign. Stay tuned to this page for official signings, rumors, and analysis from our writers here at Overtime Heroics. Enjoy the day!

BREAKING TRADE

Toronto Maple Leafs trade Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and a 2020 third-round pick to the Colorado Avalanche for Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a sixth-round pick in 2020

https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1145829386454732803

Signings

Below are the signings so far in NHL Free Agency

Saturday, July 6th

Marcus Johansson has signed a 2 year, $9M deal with the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL Signing- Marcus Johansson to the #Sabres for 2 years $9M. $4.5M AAV

— David Amber (@DavidAmber) July 6, 2019

Friday, July 5th

Nick Cousins agrees to a 1 year, $1M deal with the Montreal Canadiens.

The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, one-way contract with free agent forward, Nick Cousins (value of $1 million).#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/M3e1iHU4yu

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 5, 2019

Zemgus Girgensons signs a 1 year, $1.6M deal with the Buffalo Sabres

We have signed forward Zemgus Girgensons to a one-year contract with an AAV of $1.6 million.

Details: https://t.co/yqLe0WbLt6 pic.twitter.com/59r1207Hzl

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 5, 2019

Josh Leivo signs a 1 year, $1.5M deal to stay in Vancouver

OFFICIAL: #Canucks sign Josh Leivo to a one-year contract. https://t.co/avEstMS9FY

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 5, 2019

Cedric Paquette has agreed to a 2 year, $1.65 AAV deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

#tblightning and RFA center Cedric Paquette have agreed on a two-year deal with a $1.65 million AAV, per source. Today is deadline for eligible RFAs to file for arbitration. With Paquette and Martel done, Erne, Verhaeghe still to go for TB.

— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithNHL) July 5, 2019

Thursday, July 4th

Christian Wolanin signed a 2 year, $900K deal with the Ottawa Senators.

News Release: #Sens sign defenceman Christian Wolanin to a two-year contract: https://t.co/SmeQZWFLNL

Communiqué : Les Sénateurs accordent un contrat de deux ans au défenseur Christian Wolanin : https://t.co/U2YAcuIe9L pic.twitter.com/KBhMLE2Whz

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) July 4, 2019

The Edmonton Oilers and rookie Philip Broberg have agreed to a standard 3 year ELC with a $925K cap hit.

The #Oilers have signed d-man & 2019 8th-overall selection Philip Broberg to an entry-level contract! https://t.co/erceZ3OvBr

— x – Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 4, 2019

Ben Chiarot has signed a 3 year, $10.5M deal with the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal has signed D Ben Chiarot to a 3-year, $10.5M contract

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 4, 2019

Cody Ceci agrees to a 1 year, $4.5M deal with the Maple Leafs

Cody Ceci signing should also be announced. 1 year, $4.5 million. https://t.co/memn0TpLx4

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 4, 2019

Alexander Kerfoot signs a 4 year, $14M deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs extend Alex Kerfoot. 4 years, $14 million total.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 4, 2019

Wednesday, July 3rd

Total Day 3 signings: 2 signings / 2 contract years / $1,550,000 cap hit / $1,550,000 contract dollars

Jani Hakanpää signs a 1 year, $850K contract with the Anaheim Ducks

Jani Hakanpaa's deal with #NHLDucks is one-way for $850,000 in 2019-20.

— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) July 3, 2019

Philip Varone signs a 1 year, $700K contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract ($700,000 NHL and $450,000 AHL) with free agent forward Phil Varone.

DETAILS ➡ https://t.co/iOuVx86gqP#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 3, 2019

 

Tuesday, July 2nd

Total Day 2 signings: 16 signings / 26 contract years / $12,700,834 cap hit / $22,390,000 contract dollars

Tyler Motte stays in Vancouver on a 1 year, $975K contract.

WELCOME BACK! #Canucks sign Tyler Motte to a one-year contract. https://t.co/W6iwipbAn7

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 2, 2019

2:30 PM

Nick Paul agrees to a 1 year, $750K AAV deal with the Ottawa Senators.

News Release: #Sens sign forward Nick Paul to a one-year, two-way contract: https://t.co/qv6YSDFalq

Communiqué : Les Sénateurs accordent un contrat d'un an à deux volets à l'attaquant Nick Paul: https://t.co/NLgZ6JIFrt pic.twitter.com/1QQXjDypWZ

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) July 2, 2019

C.J. Smith signs with Buffalo. 2 years, $700K AAV.

We have signed forward C.J. Smith to a two-year contract with an AAV of $700,000.

Welcome back @_CJ_Smith_! Details: https://t.co/QbHlSpVkMU pic.twitter.com/EYd8wMmQJB

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 2, 2019

San Jose signs a trio of prospects. Nikolai Knyzhov, Zachary Gallant, Artemi Kniazev are signed to 3 year ELC’s.

#SJSharks sign defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov to a standard, entry-level contracthttps://t.co/Awe18KyJLW

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 2, 2019

#SJSharks sign forward Zachary Gallant to a standard, entry-level contract.https://t.co/GMDuS6V690

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 2, 2019

#SJSharks sign defenseman Artemi Kniazev to a standard, entry-level contract.https://t.co/De6ldQZIX9

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 2, 2019

Lawson Crouse re-signs with the Arizona Coyotes for 3 years, $4.6M.

It's official. 3 more years of @LawCrouse. 👏

Details: https://t.co/dUxf2f3uVU pic.twitter.com/7YYgFBAqlV

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) July 2, 2019

12:30 PM

Mark Letestu is heading to the ‘peg.

https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/1146123913296064514?s=19

Johnny Brodzinski signs one year contract with Sharks.

https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1146109485188034562?s=19

Dalton Prout signs one year deal with San Jose.

https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1146107865037451265?s=19

Anthony Bitetto signs a 1 year, 2 way, $700K deal with Winnipeg.

Believe it’s going to be a one-year, two-way deal for D Anthony Bitetto with #NHLJets

— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) July 2, 2019

BREAKING Hurricanes match the 5 year, $8.454 offer sheet. Sebastian Aho stays in Carolina.

FIVE YEARS!

The #Canes intend to match the @CanadiensMTL offer sheet.

More » https://t.co/UAHfnpMzdi pic.twitter.com/cN4NNJeIQF

— x – Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 2, 2019

 

Monday, July 1

 

Total Day 1 signings:122 signings / 235 contract years / $216,886,001 cap hit / $701,699,000 contract dollars

6:30 PM

Florida Panthers agree to terms with Tommy Cross and Ethan Prow on 2 year, $700K AAV deals.

https://twitter.com/flapantherspr/status/1145821942009737217?s=21

Jake Dotchin signs a 1 year, $700K deal with St. Louis.

https://twitter.com/stlouisblues/status/1145823545806807040?s=21

NJ Devils agree to terms with Ben Street and Dakota Mermis on 1 year, $700k deals. As well has Matt Tennyson for 2 years, $700k AAV.

https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1145816863005392898?s=21

6:15 PM

Petr Mrazek re-signs with the Hurricanes, two-year deal

https://twitter.com/NHLCanes/status/1145813787527864321

5:55 PM

New York Islanders ink Semyon Varlamov to a four-year deal

https://twitter.com/NYIslanders/status/1145812977809014786

Chicago Blackhawks ink Robin Lehner to a one-year deal

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145810988052205568

5:30 PM –

Brandon Pirri re-signs with the Vegas Golden Knights

https://twitter.com/GoldenKnights/status/1145751363449606144

4:30 PM –

Nathan Beaulieu signs a 1 year, $1M deal with Winnipeg.

https://twitter.com/nhljets/status/1145742867849199617?s=21

Reece Scarlett has agreed to a 1 year, $700k deal to stay in Dallas.

https://twitter.com/dallasstars/status/1145795818101911559?s=21

Joakim Ryan has also signed with the LA Kings. 1 year, $725K deal.

Martin Frk has signed a 1 year, $700K deal with the LA Kings.

https://twitter.com/lakingsinsider/status/1145786550669602816?s=21

Derrick Pouliot and the St. Louis Blues agree on a 1 year, $700K contract.

https://twitter.com/left_wing_lock/status/1145794463861813250?s=21

Byron Froese agrees to a 1 year, $700K AAV deal with the Calgary Flames.

https://twitter.com/fan960steinberg/status/1145793320574169088?s=21

Brandon Davidson agrees to a 1 year, $700K AAV deal with the Calgary Flames

https://twitter.com/nhlflames/status/1145793575319302144?s=21

Anders Lee re-signs with the New York Islanders. 7 years, $7M AAV

https://twitter.com/tsnbobmckenzie/status/1145792973713657856?s=21

3 PM –

Zane McIntyre is headed to Vancouver.

https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1145783438785441792?s=19

Par Lindholm is going to Bean town.

https://twitter.com/JSportsnet/status/1145780593642418176?s=19

Brendan Leipsic is headed to Washington

https://twitter.com/ikhurshudyan/status/1145779223350693888?s=19

Brendan Gaunce joins the Bruins

https://twitter.com/DhaliwalSports/status/1145779431367221248?s=19

Connor Clifton re-ups with Boston.

https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1145777036042092544?s=19

Mike Smith is staying in Alberta.

https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1145777921753325570?s=19

2 PM –

Bruins sign Brett Ritchie.

https://twitter.com/HackswithHaggs/status/1145761773326426118?s=19

Flyers Land Chris Bigras and Kyle Criscuolo

https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1145759871545090054?s=19

Juhjar Khaira is staying with the Oilers.

https://twitter.com/JasonGregor/status/1145753087400800256?s=19

Breaking news! Montreal had signed Sebastian Aho to an offersheet!

https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1145764410138464256?s=19

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1145766975085453313?s=19

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145766524185194496?s=19

Garnet Hathaway joins the Washington Capitals on a four-year deal

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1145753643456651266

Matt Duchene officially joins the Nashville Predators

https://twitter.com/AdamVingan/status/1145767144023613442

Luke Schenn officially joins the Tampa Bay Lightning on a one-year deal

https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1145761914225647616

Curtis McElhinney has signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, two-year contract, $1.3 million AAV

https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1145757902323560449

Anton Stralman officially signs with the Florida Panthers, three-year contract, $5.5 million AAV

Tomas Jurco headed to Edmonton on a one-year contract

https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1145755592683769857

1 PM –

Markus Granlund has agreed to terms with the Edmonton Oilers on a one-year contract

https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1145751891457921024

Wayne Simmonds has agreed to terms with the New Jersey Devils, one-year, $5 million AAV

https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1145751214623272962

Corey Perry officially signs with the Dallas Stars

https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/1145738894606053376

Richard Panik officially signs with the Washington Capitals, four-year deal

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1145739564100804609

Joonas Donskoi to the Colorado Avalanche, four-year deal, $3.9 million AAV

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/avalanche-sign-joonas-donskoi-four-year-deal/

Pierre Edouard Bellemarre to the Colorado Avalanche 2 year deal

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145746290036412416?

Joe Pavelski to Dallas is official!

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145744159359275010?s=19

Amdrej Sekera agrees to one-year, 1.5M contract with Dallas.

https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/1145740277937840128?s=19

Official! Bobrovsky is headed to Florida. 7 years, 10M AAV

https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1145740583245426689?s=19

Ryan Hartman joins the Wild. 2 years, 3.8M AAV.

https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1145740646642270208?s=19

12 pm –

Wedgewood headed to Tampa.

https://twitter.com/MatiszJohn/status/1145735608855404545?s=19

Colin Wilson is staying in the mile-high city!

https://twitter.com/ryan_s_clark/status/1145737810982236160?s=19

Alex Chiasson signs with Oilers. 2 years, 2.15M AAV.

https://twitter.com/TSNRyanRishaug/status/1145738525620310016?s=19

Done deal! Tyler Myers signs with Vancouver. 5 years, 6M AAV.

https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1145734093742567425?s=19

Gustav Nyqvist signs with Columbus. Four years, 5.5M AAV.

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145737826950164483?s=19

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145738026544488448?s=19

Tyler Graovac to Canucks, two-way contract

https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1145738098245898242?s=19

Valteri Flippula to Detroit.

https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1145732755336175617?s=19

Andrew Hammond to the Sabres. 1 year, 700,000.

https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1145731411808333826

Artemi Panarin signs with the NY Rangers. 7 years, $11.6M AAV

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1145728674890702848

Oscar Fantenberg to Vancouver. 1 year, $850K contract.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1145727831424622595

Jason Spezza to Toronto on a 1 year, $700K deal.

https://twitter.com/SiriusXMNHL/status/1145728669329121281

Jordie Benn signs in Vancouver. 2 years, $2M AAV

https://twitter.com/CompleteHkyNews/status/1145728665638047744

Mats Zuccarello signs in Minnesota. 5 years, $30M contract.

https://twitter.com/mnwild/status/1145727531364114433

Keith Kinkaid signs in Montreal. 1 year, $1.75M

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145727416138174466

Mike Smith signs with Edmonton. 1 year, $2M

https://twitter.com/sportingnewsca/status/1145726416413216769

Garnet Hathaway signs in Washington. 4 years, $1.5 AAV

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145725697752752129

Ryan Murray signs with Columbus. 2 years, $9.2M total.

https://twitter.com/Aportzline/status/1145725426133868544

Timo Meier to stay in San Jose. 4 years, $6M AAV

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145725239034335232

Brandon Tanev to Pittsburgh. 6 years, $3.5 AAV

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145724671763070978

Andrei Sekera to the Dallas Stars 1 year, $1.5M AAV

https://twitter.com/renlavoietva/status/1145724123496271873

Noel Accari to Florida Panthers 3 years, $1.67M AAV

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145723281028333574

Rumor Mill

Here are all the rumors swirling around as we approach noon EDT

Artemi Panarin looks to have chosen the New York Rangers

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1145720192464564224

Patrik Nemeth looks to be headed to the Detroit Red Wings on a 2-year deal.

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145716393867980800

 

Joonas Donskoi and the Colorado Avalanche are working on a 4-year deal, AAV still unknown.

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145707999631224832

Florida Panthers currently the front runners to land Anton Stralman

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145710917344276480

Brandon Tanev looks to be heading to the Pittsburgh Penguins

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1145708973431173121

Curtis Lazar signing with the Buffalo Sabres

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145708881898889218

An offer sheet may be submitted on Sebastian Aho

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145705371287400450

Andrej Sekera expected to sign with the Dallas Stars, one-year deal

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145705907113930752

Cam Talbot’s 1 year deal with the Calgary Flames is looking to be around $2.75M AAV.

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145697653407309825

Joonas Korpisalo and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reportedly agreed to a 1 year extension.

https://twitter.com/markscheig/status/1145694560439480320

Marcus Granlund looks to be headed to Edmonton on a 1 year deal.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1145687995137310720

Codi Ceci reported to be signing a new deal in Toronto. 1 year, $4.5 AAV.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1145685614613979139

Curtis McElhinney is rumored to be heading to Tampa Bay.

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1145679231512457217

Ron Hainsey & Tyler Ennis are reported to be signing new deals in Ottawa.

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145684116022661121

Artemi Panarin is believed to have turned down the 8 year deal from CBJ and has his sites set on the NYR.

https://twitter.com/RussoHockey/status/1145683110748676097

Jason Spezza is rumored to be signing a 1 year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145672145340645383

Luke Schenn to sign a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145509453875335169

Richard Panik is rumored to be signing a 4-year deal, $2.65M AAV with the Washington Capitals.

https://twitter.com/bmcnally14/status/1145543225287106560

Sergei Bobrovsky is rumored to be signing a 7 year deal, $9.5AAV with the Florida Panthers.

https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1145505403272421376

Joe Pavelski is rumored to be signing with the Dallas Stars tomorrow for 3 years at a $7M AAV

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145490111494283265

Matt Duchene is rumored to be signing with the Nashville Predators at $8M AAV 

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1145502179068928000

Mats Zuccarello is rumored to be signing with the Minnesota Wild, 5 years at $6M AAV

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1145475573357133824

Calvin Pickard to the Detroit Red Wings 2 year deal 

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145457771833434112

Mike Smith to the Edmonton Oilers on a two-year deal, $2M AAV 

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145435444018077698

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145548052528279553?s=21