It's time to put some ink to paper. NHL free agency is set to begin at noon today, where free agents are free to sign with any team of their choosing. This year's cla s is a bit on the weaker side and a lot of the big names are already off the table.Filip Forsberg on an eight-year deal; Ville Hu so was and inked a three-year deal; Bryan Rust and Kris Letang both received new deals with the Penguins. However, there are still some elite players that have yet to sign a new deal.Will Johnny Gaudreau stay in Calgary, or leave money on the table to go to the northeast? Will Evgeni Malkin really sign with another team and not return to Pittsburgh? Who will land Claude Giroux, John Klingberg and Nazem Kadri? NHL free agency 2022: The Sporting News will be tracking all of the free agent signings and grading the biggest deals of the day. NHL free agency grades Johnny Gaudreau signs with the Blue Jackets on a seven-year, $68.25 million contract Grade: A+ Holy smokes who saw this coming. It seemed like Gaudreau was destined to be either a Devil or an Islander and at the last second, Jarmo Kekalainen and the Blue Jackets swooped in and stole him away. Gaudreau is an elite playmaker and has produced like a top-10 forward in the league for quite some time now. While some are questioning Gaudreau's decision to sign with Columbus considering it's not home to him and that was the whole motivation for him not re-signing in Calgary, no one is questioning the deal the Blue Jackets gave him. Ondrej Palat signs with the Devils on a five-year, $30 million contract Grade: B- It was kind of expecting that Palat would get overpaid, and he secures the bag from the Devils after they mi sed out on Gaudreau. It's a good signing for New Jersey, who get an all-around excellent player with playoff experience, but he's not the over-the-top, game-changing player they were hoping to get. The Devils had to make a move with Gaudreau signing with the Blue Jackets, and they have the cap space to afford to overpay Palat. Darcy Kuemper signs with the Capitals on a five-year, $26.25 million contract Grade: B+ The last big-name goalie is off the board, as Kuemper is heading to the Capitals as expected. He was one of the better goalies in the league last season, but was shaky at times during the playoffs. There's definitely some risk here considering at least some of his succe s came from playing behind an outstanding Avs' defense. But it's a good deal for a Washington team looking to make a couple more playoffs runs with Alex Ovechkin still playing. Andrew Copp signs with the Red Wings on a five-year, $28.125 million contract Grade: B- Bringing in Copp solidifies the Red Wings' second-line center behind Dylan Larkin, and what he brings to the table certainly should gel in nicely with Detroit. Copp raised his value after finding succe s with the Rangers post-trade deadline. However, he's basically had le s than half of a season and one playoff run as a top-six guy. With this contract, the Red Wings are showing they have confidence that Copp can continue to produce in the top-six, but there is some risk there. Vincent Trocheck signs with the Rangers on a seven-year, $39.375 million contract Grade: B On the surface seven years is a LOT of years. Trocheck is 29 years old and has been a fine center, but that's a big commitment to a player that at his best, is a second-line center. However, the AAV is at $5.65 million a year, which is very reasonable for a player like Trocheck. The Rangers find their replacement of Ryan Strome, going all-in on Trocheck to play down the middle behind Mika Zibanejad. Claude Giroux signs with the Senators on a three-year, $19.5 million contract Grade: A- As expected, Giroux ends up signing with the Senators. The three years is a bit of a surprise considering he is 34 years old, but $6.5 million a year is a great deal. That gives the Senators an extremely talented top-six forward group as GM Pierre Dorion continues to be aggre sive this offseason. The Senators are winning this summer so far. Jack Campbell signs with the Oilers on a five-year, $25 million contract Grade: C+ Campbell had a roller coaster of a 2021-22 season. He was sensational early on, but his play greatly decreased by the new year. It gives the Oilers their goalie in net with Mike Smith's future in question. It's definitely a risk paying a guythat has very little experience as a No. 1 goaliehis kind of money and term. Josh Manson re-signs with the Avalanche on a four-year, $18 million contract Grade: C Manson was great coming over from the Ducks at the deadline to the Avs and certainly played a part in the team winning the Cup. However, he was mostly a third-pairing guy with Colorado. With Cale Makar, Devon Toews and Bowen Byram making up most of the top-four, there's a chance once Eric Johnson retires that Manson can slide up, but paying a third-pair defenseman $4.5 million a year is an overpay. Evander Kane re-signs with the Oilers on a four-year, $20.4 million contract Grade: A Kane immediately found succe s with Edmonton Jrue Holiday Jersey after he signed midseason with the Oilers. Playing alongside Connor McDavid, he gave the speedy center an excellent goal-scoring option on the wing who is pain in the butt for opponents to play against. Kane finished the playoffs tied with Nathan MacKinnon for the most goals. The fit makes too much sense for Kane and it doesn't come at a huge cost for Edmonton. Evgeni Malkin re-signs with the Penguins on a four-year, $24.4 million contract Grade: A Was Malkin really ever going to leave? Roughly 24 hours after it was reported Malkin would test free agency, the two sides agreed on a contract extension. It has the four years and no-move clause that Malkin wanted, and $6.1 AAV is a very good deal for the Penguins. Pittsburgh fans can thank Sidney Crosby, who reportedly helped the two sides come to an agreement. Rickard Rakell re-signs with the Penguins on a six-year, $30 million contract Grade: B- At first, I had this at a C- because the Penguins looked like they were going to lose Malkin. However, with the re-signing of the center, it gives Rakell a playmaker center, which he desperately needs in order to succeed. I still don't love the length and AAV for a player who's numbers have declined the last few years, but with Malkin playing as his center, Rakell certainly should see better offensive numbers. He played pretty well after coming over at the deadline. Valeri Nichushkin re-signs with the Avalanche on an eight-year, $49 million contract Grade: B Eight years is a lot for a guy who hadn't hit 30 points in a season until this year, but offense isn't Nichushkin's specialty. He's a dominant forechecking/defensive forward who is a pain in the butt to play against. The Avs certainly had to overpay a bit to keep Nichushkin, but as long as he is playing with stars like Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen or Gabriel Landeskog, he should continue to produce. Filip Forsberg re-signs with the Predators on an eight-year, $68 million contract Grade: A The Predators are already lacking in top-six skaters and losing their best goal scorer would've hurt them over more. Securing Forsberg long-term in Nashville ensures that they have one of the game's best offensive weapons. The 27-year-old is coming off a career year with 84 points. NHL free agency tracker: Latest news on all signings The Sporting News will have all the updates on free agent signings, including grades for the biggest deals. Sunday, July 17 5 p.m. --- RFA Pierre Engvall gets a one-year contract extension from the Maple Leafs. Weve signed forward Pierre Engvall to a one-year contract extension. Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) 2 p.m. --- The Panthers are brining in Michael Del Zotto on a one-year deal. We have agreed to terms with defenseman Michael Del Zotto on a one-year, two-way contract. Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) 1:30 p.m. --- The Blues are re-signing RFA Niko Mikkola to a one-year contract. Niko Mikkola has signed a one-year contract extension with the Blues worth $1.9 million. St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) 1 p.m. --- Mattias Janmark is headed to the Oilers on a one-year contract. The have signed Mattias Janmark to a one-year deal. | Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) Saturday, July 16 4 p.m. --- After not giving him a qualifying offer at first, the Canadiens do end up re-signing Rem Pitlick to a two-year deal. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year, one-way contract extension with forward Rem Pitlick. Canadiens Montral (@CanadiensMTL) Friday, July 15 4:45 p.m. --- The Maple Leafs are signing Calle Jarnkrok to a four-year deal. Next stop Toronto! Calle Jarnkrok has signed a four-year deal with the . NHL (@NHL) 3:15 p.m. --- The Flyers are re-signing Morgan Frost to a one-year contract. DONE DEAL: We have signed center to a one-year, one-way, contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $800,000. Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) 3 p.m. --- The Predators are bringing in Zach Sanford on a one-year deal. The have signed forward Zach Sanford to a one-year, $850,000 contract. Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) Thursday, July 14 5:35 p.m. --- The Capitals are signing Dylan Strome to a one-year deal. Dylan Strome has a 1-year, $3.5M contract with Washington David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) 5:30 p.m. --- The Predators have signed Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract to be Juuse Saros' backup. The have signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) 4:28 p.m. --- The Senators sign RFA Josh Norris to an eight-year, $63.6 million contract. News Release: The have signed forward Josh Norris to an eight-year, $63.6M (7.95M AAV) contract: Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) 1:05 p.m. --- Aaron Dell is returning to the Sharks on a one-year deal. He began his career in San Jose, playing from 2016-2020 with the club. Sharks have signed goalie Aaron Dell to a one-year contract. David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) 12:45 p.m. --- AHL playoff MVP Josh Leivo gets a one-year contract with the Kira Lewis Jr. Jersey Blues. St. Louis Blues have signed Josh Leivo to a 1-year, 1-way deal worth $750,000, according to a source. Leivo recently won the AHL playoff MVP award. John Matisz (@MatiszJohn) 10:35 a.m. --- The Panthers announced they have signed Rudolfs Balcers to a one-year contract. We have agreed to terms with forward Rudolfs Balcers on a one-year contract. Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) 10:05 a.m. --- The Rangers announced they have signed Ryan Carpenter to a one-year contract. OFFICIAL: have agreed to terms with forward Ryan Carpenter on a one-year contract. Details: New York Rangers (@NYRangers) 7:45 a.m. --- The Red Wings are signing Mark Pysyk to a on-year contract. UPDATE: The today signed defenseman Mark Pysyk to a 1-year contract. Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) 12:25 a.m. --- TSN's Chris Johnston reports Ondrej Palat's contract with the Devils is for five years and a $6 million AAV. Hearing Ondrej Palat's five-year deal with the is expected to carry a $6M AAV. Some details are still being finalized, though. Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) Wednesday, July 13 11:30 p.m. --- ESPN's Kevin Weekes reports that the Devils are nearing agreemen on a five-year contract with former Lightning forward Ondrej Palat. **Breaking News** Im told 2X Stanley Cup Champ UFA and F Ondrej Palat is closing in on a 5 Yr contract with here in The Garden State. Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) 9 p.m. --- The Ducks are signing Ryan Strome to a five-year contract, carrying an AAV of $5 million. OFFICIAL: We have signed Ryan Strome to a five-year contract. Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) 8:30 p.m. --- The Flames are re-signing Nikita Zadorov to a two-year contract. Nikita Zadorov re-signs 2 year contract with the Calgary Flames. ! Dan Milstein-Hockey (@HockeyAgent1) 8:15 p.m. --- The Golden Knights have also signed Brett Howden and Jonas Rondbjerg to extensions. MORE SIGNING NEWS!!! Brett Howden has signed a one-year contract extension. Jonas Rondbjerg has signed a three-year contract extension. Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) 8 p.m. --- The Lightning announce they have signed Haydn Fleury to a two-year deal. Weve signed free agent defenseman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $762,500 : Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) 8 p.m. --- As expected, the Golden Knights re-sign Reilly Smith to a three-year, $15 million contract. THREE MORE YEARS OF SMITTY The Golden Knights have signed Reilly Smith to a three-year contract extension!!! Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) 7:45 p.m. --- The Capitals are bringing back Marcus Johan son on a one-year deal after acquiring him at the trade deadline. WE GOT OUR JOJO MOJO BACK! The Capitals have re-signed forward Marcus Johan son to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. | Washington Capitals (@Capitals) 7:10 p.m. --- The deal hasn't been finalized, but it looks like it will be seven years at $9.8 million a year for Gaudreau. deal for Johnny Gaudreau is pending league approval. Hearing its seven years with an AAv in the neighborhood of $9.5 million. Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) 7:06 p.m. --- An absolute stunner. Johnny Gaudreau is going not to the Devils, not the Isles but the Blue Jackets. Johnny Gaudreau is going to Columbus Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) MORE: 6:15 p.m. --- Martin Jones is signing a one-year contract with the Kraken. Netminder Martin Jones officially inks a deal! We've signed the 32-year-old goalie to a one-year contract (2M AAV). Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) 5:55 p.m. --- The Hurricanes are signing Ondrej Kase to a one-year contract. Hurricanes also signing Ondrej Kase to one year deal Willy Hernangomez Jersey worth $1.5 M Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 5:42 p.m. --- The Sharks announced three signings forward Nico Sturm, as well as defensemen Marcus Nutivaara and Matt Benning. Grier says have signed Nico Sturm, Markus Nutivaara, Matt Benning Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) 5:21 p.m. --- Colin Miller is heading to the Stars on a two-year deal. Intriguing considering Dallas remains interested in re-signing John Klingberg. Collin Miller to Dallas, two year deal just under $2 M AAV Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 5 p.m. --- The Flyers are re-signing Justin Braun on a one-year deal. OFFICIAL: We have signed free agent defenseman Justin Braun to a one-year contract worth an average annual value (AAV) of $1.75M. Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) 4:48 p.m. --- Trevor Lewis is staying in Calgary as he signs a one-year contract with the Flames. GM Brad Treliving confirms one-year contract for Trevor Lewis. Calls him a glue member of the team last season. Wes Gilbertson (@WesGilbertson) 3:55 p.m. --- The Red Wings sign Perron to a two-year, $9 million deal. David Perron's two-year deal with carries a $4.75M AAV. Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) 3:30 p.m. --- The Panthers give Colin White a one-year deal. The forward had been bought out by the Senators earlier this month. We have agreed to terms with forward Colin White on a one-year contract. Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) 3:16 p.m. --- The Red Wings land another forward, signing Dominik Kubalik to a two-year, $5 million contract. UPDATE: The today signed left wing Dominik Kubalik to a 2-year contract. Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) 3:10 p.m. --- The Jets bring in David Rittich to back up Connor Hellebuyck on a one-year contract. Vtejte, David! Welcome to Winnipeg! Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) 2:55 p.m. --- Two of the Staal brothers are heading to Florida, as Marc Staal signs a one-year deal and Eric Staal gets a profe sional tryout with the Panthers. Marc Staal to FLA, one year, $750K. Eric Staal to FLA on PTO. Bobby Margarita (@TSNBobMcKenzie) 2:53 p.m. --- Andre Burakovsky is going to Seattle, as he is signing with the Kraken on a five-year contract. Burakovsky signs with Seattle. 5 years at $5.5 mil Aav. Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) 2:42 p.m. --- Ben Chiarot and the Red Wings have an agreement on a four-year, $19 million contract. Ben Chiarot 4x$4.75M in DET Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 2:37 p.m. --- Jan Rutta is heading to Pittsburgh as he signs a three-year contract with the Penguins. The Penguins have signed defenseman Jan Rutta to a three-year contract worth $8.25 million. The contract will begin in the 2022.23 season and runs through the 2024.25 season, and carries an average annual value of $2.75 million. Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) 2:35 p.m. --- The Capitals are adding Eric Gustaf son to the blue line on a one-year deal. Capitals have signed UFA D Erik Gustaf son to a 1-year contract David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) 2:32 p.m. --- Erik Gudbranson heads to the Blues Jackets, receiving a four-year contract from Columbus. Erik Gudbranson to CBJ, four years, $4M AAV. Bobby Margarita (@TSNBobMcKenzie) 2:31 p.m. --- Nic Deslauriers gets a four-year deal from the Flyers. The Nic Deslauriers deal is 4 years + just under $2m/per season. Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) 2:28 p.m. --- The Rangers are signing Louis Domingue as another option behind Shesterkin in net. OFFICIAL: have agreed to terms with goaltender Louis Domingue on a two-year contract. New York Rangers (@NYRangers) 2:27 p.m. --- The Avalanche are keeping yet another deadline acquisition, signing Artturi Lehkonen to a five-year contract. Lehkonen extension in Colorado: $4.5 M AAV x five years Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 2:24 p.m. --- The Panthers are signing Nick Cousins to a two-year contract. Hearing and Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a 2-year x $1.1 million deal. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) 2:22 p.m. --- The Canadiens announced the three, one-year signings, inking defenseman Madison Bowey and forwards Anthony Richard and Mitchell Stephens. The Canadiens have agreed to terms with defenseman Madison Bowey and forwards Anthony Richard and Mitchell Stephens on one-year, two-way contracts for the 2022-23 season. Canadiens Montral (@CanadiensMTL) 2:19 p.m. --- Blackhawks are signing Colin Blackwell to a two-year deal. Blackhawks sign Colin Blackwell, two years, $1.2 M AAV Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 2:17 p.m. --- Noel Acciari signs a one-year contract with the Blues. Blues announce the signing of center Noel Acciari to a one-year, $1.25 million dollar contract. Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) 2:15 p.m. --- Oskar Lindblom is expected to sign with the Sharks. He was bought out by the Flyers before free agency began. Oskar Lindblom is expected to sign with the Sharks, per a league source. He was just bought out by the Flyers recently. Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) 2:09 p.m. --- After previously been reported that he was close to a deal with the Hurricanes, Mason Marchment pivots and signs a four-year deal with the Stars. Mason Marchment to DAL, approx 4x$4.5M Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 2:08 p.m. --- Caps bring in Kuemper's backup as they sign Charlie Lindgren to a three-year deal. Eric Bledsoe Jersey The announce Charlie Lindgren signing a three-year contract at $1.1M AAV. Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) 1:43 p.m. --- As expected, Darcy Kuemper is signing with the Capitals on a five-year deal. NEW TENDIE IN TOWN! The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Darcy Kuemper to a five-year, $26.25 million contract. | Washington Capitals (@Capitals) 1:33 p.m. --- Brendan Lemieux and the Kings agree on a one-year contract. Too carele s, sorry. Lemieux in LA is 1x$1.35 Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 1:31 p.m. --- The Penguins sign another goalie, inking Dustin Tokarski to a one-year contract. The Penguins have signed goaltender Dustin Tokarski ( ) to a one-year contract. The one-way deal runs through the 2022.23 season and has an average annual value of $775,000. Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) 1:26 p.m. --- And now it's Erik Cernak who gets an eight-year, $41.6 extension from the Lightning. Julien BriseBois takes care of all three of his RFAs. Cernak is 8x$5.2M to add to previous reports on Cirelli and Sergachev Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 1:22 p.m. --- Make it two Lightning RFAs getting extensions today, as Anthony Cirelli gets an eight-year, $50 million contract. Anthony Cirelli 8 year $6.25 AAV in Tampa. Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) 1:21 p.m. --- Canucks are signing Dakota Joshua on a one-year contract. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today the have agreed to terms with forward Dakota Joshua on a two-year deal. Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) 1:13 p.m. --- One of Tampa's three RFAs get signed to a ma sive extension. Mikhail Sergachev gets eight-year, $68 million extension. Congratulations to Mikhail Sergachev on signing 8 year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning. ! Dan Milstein-Hockey (@HockeyAgent1) 1:12 p.m. --- Brett Kulak is re-signing in Edmonton on a four-year contract. He was acquired by the Oilers at the deadline. Hearing and Brett Kulak have agreed to terms 4 years x $2.75 mil. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) 1:07 p.m. --- The Maple Leafs are giving Adam Gaudette a one-year contract. We've signed forward Adam Gaudette to a one-year contract. Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) 1:05 p.m. --- Frank Vatrano is heading out west, as he and the Ducks have a deal for three years, at $3.65 million per year. ANA signs Frank Vatrano 3x$3.65M Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 1:03 p.m. --- Vladislav Namestnikov is heading to Tampa Bay on a one-year contract. He started his career with the Lightning, playing with the club from 2013-2018. Namestnikov is back in Tampa. 1-year contract David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) 12:57 p.m. --- The Rangers have the backup for Igor Shesterkin, as they sign Jaroslav Halak to a one-year deal. Hearing and Jaroslav Halak have agreed to terms on 1 year x $1.55 million deal. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) 12:55 p.m. --- Ilya Mikheyev is heading to the Canucks, as the two sides agreed on a four-year, $19 million contract General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today the have agreed to terms with forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four year deal. Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) 12:51 p.m. --- The Sabres sign another goalie after bringing back Craig Anderson, giving Eric Comrie a two-year deal. Sounds like Eric Comrie to BUF Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 12:48 p.m. --- The Red Wings are signing defenseman Olli Maatta on a one-year deal. Red Wings finalizing 1 year, $2.25 mil deal with Olli Maatta. Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) 12:47 p.m. --- The Coyotes are making a trio of signings, bringing in forward Nick Bjugstad and defensemen Josh Brown and Troy Stetcher. Hearing the Arizona Coyotes are on the verge of signing veteran forward Nick Bjugstad and experienced defensemen Josh Brown and Troy Stecher. 12:45 p.m. --- Ilya Lyubushkin is heading to the Sabres on a two-year deal. two years, $2.75 M AAV Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 12:44 p.m. --- The Blackhawks are signing forwards Andreas Athanasiou and Max Domi to one-year contracts. It gives them players that they can flip at the deadline for a sets. one year, $3 M AAV for each of Athanasiou and Domi in Chicago Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 12:33 p.m. --- The Red Wings and Andrew Copp have agreed to a five-year, $28.125 million deal. 5 years $5.625 for Copp in Detroit. Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) 12:29 p.m. --- The Rangers and Vincent Trocheck have agreed to a seven-year, $39.375 million deal. Trocheck is seven years at $5.625-million AAV with the , according to a league source Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) 12:28 p.m. --- The Maple Leafs are signing Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year deal. He was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Avalanche, making him a UFA. TOR signs Nic Aube-Kubel 1x$1M Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 12:20 p.m. --- The Flames and Kevin Rooney have agreed to a two-years, $2.6 million contract. CORRECTION: Kevin Rooney AAV is $1.3 M AAV x 2 years with Calgary Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 12:18 p.m. --- The Canucks are signing Curtis Lazar to a three-year, $3 million deal. VAN signs Curtis Lazar for 3 years Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 12:13 p.m. --- Nick Leddy is going to return on a four-year deal to the Blues. He was acquired by St. Louis at the deadline. It comes in at a total of $16 million. Hearing have a 4-year deal in place to keep D Nick Leddy. Working on AAV. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) BREAKING NEWS! The Blues have agreed to a four-year contract extension with Nick Leddy worth $16 million. 12:10 p.m. --- Justin Schutlz is reportedly heading to the Kraken on a two-year deal, with the total around $3 million. Sounds like Justin Schultz to SEA, 2x$3M-ish Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 12:08 p.m. --- The Devils are signing defenseman Brendan Smith on a two-year deal. Hearing and D Brendan Smith have agreed to terms on a 2-year deal with $1.1 million AAV. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) 12:05 p.m. --- The deal for Samsonov with the Maple Leafs is reportedly going to be a one-year, $1.8 million deal. Hearing have agreed to terms with G Ilya Samsonov on a 1-year, $1.8 million deal. Toronto has their guy to play alongside Matt Murray in tandem next season. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) 12:05 p.m. --- Ian Cole and the Lightning have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal. Hearing and D Ian Cole have agreed to terms on a 1-year, $3 million deal. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) 12 p.m. --- Claude Giroux and his hometown Senators have agreed to a deal, three-years at $6.5 million AAV. Claude Giroux of Hearst, Ontario, agrees to a three-year deal with the Ottawa Senators. $6.5 M AAV per season. Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 12 p.m. --- The Oilers and Jack Campbell have agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal. The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with Free Agent goaltender, Jack Campbell. 5 years. $5 million AAV. Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) 11:45 a.m. --- The Sabres and Victor Olof son have agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million deal. Olof son was an RFA this summer and gets a bridge deal before he becomes a Julius Randle Jersey UFA in 2024. GOALOFSSON is BACK! We've re-signed the forward to a 2-year contract with an AAV of $4.75 million. | Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) 11:10 a.m. --- The Avalanche are re-signing Josh Manson on a four-year, $18 million deal. He was acquired at the deadline from the Ducks and had been rumored to potentially be returning to Anaheim, but he stays in Denver. Josh Manson contract in Colorado: 4 years x $4.5 M AAV Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 10:30 a.m. --- The Avs are bringing another veteran forward back as Darren Helm is re-signing on a one-year deal. one year, $1.25 M for Helm staying in Colorado Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 1:45 a.m. --- The Oilers keep Evander Kane in Alberta on a four-year deal worth $5.25 per season, Kane announces. Im back. Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) Tuesday, July 11 11 p.m. --- The Penguins are keeping star center Evgeni Malkin in Pittsburgh through the 2025-26 season, as he agreed to a four-year, $24.4 million extension. 5 p.m. --- The Kings hand out a one-year extension to Alex Edler. He gets the veteran minimum as he enters next season at 36 years old. $750,000 base salary + $750,000 in games played bonuses David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) 3:30 p.m --- The Sabres are bringing back Vinnie Hinostroza on a one-year extension. Vinnie's back We've signed Vinnie Hinostroza to a one-year contract worth $1.7 million. Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) Monday, July 10 10 p.m. ---Rickard Rakell and the Penguins agree to a six-year, $30 million deal. Rickard Rakell gets 6/$30M from Penguins, who have had themselves a newsy few days of late. He clicked well in spell with Sidney Crosby last season. Cap space drying up fast. Rob Ro si (@Real_RobRo si) 8 p.m. --- The Maple Leafs have acquired goalie Matt Murray from the Ottawa Senators along with two draft picks for future considerations. TRADE: We have acquired goaltender Matt Murray & two draft picks from Ottawa in exchange for future considerations. Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) 6 p.m. --- Valeri Nichushkin and the Avalanche have agreed to an eight-year, $49 million extension, keeping the big winger in Colorado. It's 8 years, $49 million; AAV of $6.125 million per season Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) 2022 NHL free agents: Tracking top players by position Here is a look at each position and who the top free agents are that could be available to fill that role. Center 1. Claude Giroux, UFA 2. Nazem Kadri, UFA 3. Patrice Bergeron, UFA 4. Vincent Trocheck, UFA 5. Evgeni Malkin, UFA 6. Pierre-Luc Dubois, RFA 7. Andrew Copp, UFA 8. Ryan Strome, UFA 9.Josh Norris, RFA 10. Dylan Strome, UFA Left Wing 1. Johnny Gaudreau, UFA 2. Jason Robertson, RFA 3. Ondrej Palat, UFA 4. Jesper Bratt, RFA 5. Andre Burakovsky, UFA 6. Evander Kane, UFA 7. Max Domi, UFA 8. David Perron, UFA 9. Andrew Mangiapane, RFA 10. Artturi Lehkonen, RFA Right Wing 1. Matthew Tkachuk, RFA 2. Patrik Laine, RFA 3. Valeri Nichushkin, UFA 4. Rickard Rakell, UFA 5. Reilly Smith, UFA 6. Ilya Mikheyev, UFA 7. Victor Olof son, RFA 8. Phil Ke sel, UFA 9. Je se Puljujarvi, RFA 10. Kailer Yamamoto, RFA Defenseman 1. John Klingberg, UFA 2. Noah Dobson, RFA 3. Josh Manson, UFA 4. Ben Chiarot, UFA 5. Nick Leddy, UFA 6. P.K. Subban, UFA 7. Colin Miller, UFA 8. Brett Kulak, UFA 9. Calvin de Haan, UFA 10. Olli Maatta, UFA Goalie 1. Jake Oettinger, RFA 2.Darcy Kuemper, UFA 3. Jack Campbell, UFA 4. Braden Holtby, UFA 5. Kevin Lankinen, UFA