NHL Off Season Transaction Tracker for July 18th

NHL Roster Freeze is in effect until July 22nd at 1pm.

Disclaimer:

If Seattle selects a UFA, nothing is guaranteed. They will have exclusive negotiating rights for a small window but that UFA player does not have to sign with Seattle.

If Seattle selects an RFA, they have exclusive negotiating rights with that RFA player and they have the ability to match any offer that the RFA player signs.

What did your team do today? This update mill will be posted daily.

Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim Ducks Notable Unprotected Players: F Ryan Getzlaf (UFA), D Kevin Shattenkirk, F Adam Henrique, D Haydn Fleury

Arizona Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes Notable Unprotected Players: F Derrick Brassard (UFA), F Christian Fischer, F Tyler Pitlick, D Niklas Hjalmarsson (UFA), D Jason Demers (UFA)

Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins Notable Unprotected Players: F Taylor Hall (UFA), F David Krejci (UFA), G Tuuka Rask (UFA), G Jaroslav Halak (UFA)

Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres Notable Unprotected Players: F Jeff Skinner, F Cody Eakin, D Jake McCabe (UFA)

Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames Notable Unprotected Players: F Milan Lucic, D Mark Giordano

Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes Notable Unprotected Players: F Nino Niederreiter, D Jake Bean (RFA), D Dougie Hamilton (UFA)

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks Notable Unprotected Players: F Ryan Carpenter (UFA), D Cal de Haan, D Nikita Zadorov (RFA), G Malcolm Subban

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche Notable Unprotected Players: F Gabriel Landeskog (UFA), F JT Compher, F Brandon Saad (UFA), D Erik Johnson

Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets Notable Unprotected Players: F Max Domi

Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars Notable Unprotected Players: G Ben Bishop, D Julius Honka (RFA)

Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings Notable Unprotected Players: D Danny Dekeyser, F Riley Barber

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Notable Unprotected Players: F James Neal, F Kyle Turris, D Tyson Barrie (UFA), D Adam Larsson (UFA)

Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers Notable Unprotected Players: F Noel Acciari, F Alex Wennberg (UFA), G Chris Driedger (UFA), Ryan Lomberg (UFA)

Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings Notable Unprotected Players: F Andreas Athanasiou (RFA), D Kale Clague (RFA), G Jonathan Quick, F Brendan Lemieux, D Olli Maata

Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Notable Unprotected Players: F Nick Bjugstad, F Nick Bonino (UFA), G Kaapo Kahkonen

Minnesota Wild could sign UFA forward Nick Foligno, brother of Marcus Foligno, this off-season

Hearing there’s a strong possibility Nick Foligno signs in Minnesota and joins his brother Marcus on a short term deal. #Mnwild #Leafsforever

— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 18, 2021

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Notable Unprotected Players: G Carey Price, D Shea Weber, F Jonathan Drouin, F Paul Byron

Seattle Kraken could select unprotected Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price in the NHL Expansion Draft. Seattle and Montreal can NOT complete a deal where SEA selects Price and trades him back to MTL with a retained salary in exchange for picks and prospects.

It’s a hefty contract to be sure, but I’m told the Seattle Kraken are taking a deep dive internally on whether or not to take Carey Price in the expansion draft. My guess is they don’t in the end, but I do think there’s a better chance of it than I first thought. Intriguing.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 18, 2021

FWIW, for those pondering the idea of Seattle selecting Price only to trade him back to Montréal, the Habs throwing picks/assets at Seattle for the Kraken to retain salary, etc: the NHL has informed both clubs that is a total no-go. League considers that a clear circumvention.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 18, 2021

Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators Notable Unprotected Players: F Matt Duchene, F Ryan Johansen

Nashville Predators are the only team in the NHL to protect 5 defensemen ahead of NHL Expansion Draft

The Predators protecting 5 D (!) might be my favourite thing of the day (Myers, Josi, Carrier, Fabbro, Ekholm)

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 18, 2021

New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Notable Unprotected Players: D PK Subban, F Andreas Johnsson, D Will Butcher

New York Islanders

New York Islanders Notable Unprotected Players: F Jordan Eberle, F Josh Bailey, F Kieffer Bellows (RFA), F Cole Bardreau (UFA)

New York Rangers

New York Rangers Notable Unprotected Players: F Collin Blackwell, F Barclay Goodrow, D Tony DeAngelo

New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome could be traded this off-season

Ryan Strome (protected by #NYR) drawing decent amount of trade interest. Ottawa among those teams. #goSENSgo

— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 18, 2021

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators Notable Unprotected Players: F Evgeni Dadanov, G Matt Murray, F Derek Stepan (UFA)

Ottawa Senators are interested in trading for New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome

Ryan Strome (protected by #NYR) drawing decent amount of trade interest. Ottawa among those teams. #goSENSgo

— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 18, 2021

Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Notable Unprotected Players: F Jakub Voracek, F James Van Riemsdyk, D Shayne Gostsisbehere, D Justin Braun

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Notable Unprotected Players:: F Brandon Tanev, F Jason Zucker, G Casey DeSmith

San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks Notable Unprotected Players: F Ryan Donato (RFA)

Seattle Kraken

Seattle is seriously considering selecting unprotected goaltender Carey Price from the Montreal Canadiens

It’s a hefty contract to be sure, but I’m told the Seattle Kraken are taking a deep dive internally on whether or not to take Carey Price in the expansion draft. My guess is they don’t in the end, but I do think there’s a better chance of it than I first thought. Intriguing.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 18, 2021

Breaking: As #SeaKraken contemplate options, sources say Carey Price's health has clouded the selection process. It's too soon to say for certain, but he may miss significant time next season with a hip injury.

Full details on @DFOHockey:https://t.co/1fVIXMVQYy

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 18, 2021

Told that Carey Price is scheduled to see a doc in New York this week regarding a knee issue which could potentially lead to surgery. The hope is that it’s not too serious.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 18, 2021

Seattle Kraken and Montreal Canadiens can NOT complete a deal where SEA selects Price and trades him back to MTL with a retained salary in exchange for picks and prospects.

FWIW, for those pondering the idea of Seattle selecting Price only to trade him back to Montréal, the Habs throwing picks/assets at Seattle for the Kraken to retain salary, etc: the NHL has informed both clubs that is a total no-go. League considers that a clear circumvention.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 18, 2021

Seattle Kraken are exploring options with Colorado Avalanche unprotected UFA forward Gabriel Landeskog

As Seattle navigates their selections, they continue to be engaged in trade talks with clubs. They can also officially speak with exposed RFA/UFA players, and one whom they'll touch base with is Gabe Landeskog.

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 18, 2021

St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues Notable Unprotected Players: F Vladimir Tarasenko, D Vince Dunn (RFA), F Sammy Blais

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning Notable Unprotected Players: F Ondrej Palat, F Alex Killorn, F Tyler Johnson, F Patrick Maroon, F Yanni Gourde, D Cal Foote

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Notable Unprotected Players: F Zach Hyman (UFA), Fredrik Andersen (UFA), F Alex Kerfoot, F Jared McCann, F Alex Galchenyuk

Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks Notable Unprotected Players: F Loui Eriksson, G Braden Holtby, D Alexander Edler (UFA)

Vegas Golden Knights

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Notable Unprotected Players: F Carl Hagelin, F Alex Ovechkin (UFA), D Michael Kempney, D Justin Schultz, G Vitek Vanecek

Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets Notable Unprotected Players: F Mason Appleton, F Marko Dano, D Dylan DeMelo

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