Get up to date on the latest key signings from the NHL's 2018 off-season by following the tracker below.
The market for unrestricted free agents officially opens on July 1, but the negotiating window is now open for players to talk to interested teams. Clubs are also allowed to re-sign their own players before the market opens.
Some of the top players expected to be available as unrestricted free agents on July 1 include New York Islanders forward John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk and Winnipeg Jets forward Paul Stastny.
Moves and contract terms listed below have been announced by teams or reported by reputable media.
All salaries listed are the total for the length of the deal and are in US currency.
July 1
Chicago Blackhawks:
- Sign F Chris Kunitz (1 year)
- Sign G Cam Ward (1 year)
- D Brandon Manning (2 years)
Minnesota Wild:
- Re-sign D Nick Seeler (3 years, $ 2.175M)
June 30
Vegas Golden Knights:
- Re-sign F Ryan Reaves (2 years, $ 5.55M)
New Jersey Devils:
- Re-sign G Eddie Lack (1 year, $ 650K)
Detroit Red Wings:
- Re-sign D Mike Green (2 years, $ 10.75M)
June 29
Washington Capitals:
- Re-sign D Michal Kempny (4 years, $ 10M)
June 28
Washington Capitals:
- Re-sign F Devante Smith-Pelly (1 year, $ 1M)
June 27
Arizona Coyotes:
- Re-sign F Kevin Connauton (2 years, $ 2.75M)
PIttsburgh Penguins:
- Re-sign F Riley Sheahan (1 year, $ 2.1M)
June 26
Vancouver Canucks:
- Re-sign D Derrick Pouliot (1 year, $ 1.1M)
Winnipeg Jets:
- Re-sign D Joe Morrow (1 year, $ 1M)
Tampa Bay Lightning:
- Re-sign F J.T. Miller (5 years, $ 26.25M)
Pittsburgh Penguins:
- Re-sign F Bryan Rust (4 years, $ 14M)
Philadelphia Flyers:
- Re-sign D Sam Morin (3 years, $ 2.1M)
June 25
Detroit Red Wings:
- Re-sign F Tyler Bertuzzi (2 years, $ 2.8M)
- Re-sign F Martin Frk (1 year, $ 1.05M)
Pittsburgh Penguins:
- Re-sign F Dominik Simon (2 years, $ 1.5M)
- Re-sign F Daniel Sprong (2 years, $ 1.5M)
June 24
Washington Capitals:
- Re-sign D John Carlson (8 years, $ 64M)
St. Louis Blues:
- Re-sign F Nikita Soshnikov (1 year, $ 800K)
Ottawa Senators:
- Re-sign D Chris Wideman (1 year, $ 1M)
June 23
Colorado Avalanche:
- Re-sign G Philipp Grubauer (3 years, $ 10M)
Los Angeles Kings:
- Sign F Ilya Kovalchuk (3 years, $ 18.75M)
June 22
Tampa Bay Lightning:
- Re-sign G Louis Domingue (2 years, $ 2.3M)
Vancouver Canucks:
- Re-sign F Markus Granlund (1 year, $ 1.475M)
Dallas Stars:
- Re-sign D Stephen Johns (3 years, $ 7.05M)
June 20
Toronto Maple Leafs:
- Re-sign D Connor Carrick (1 year, $ 1.3M)
- Re-sign G Calvin Pickard (1 year, $ 800K)
June 19
Edmonton Oilers:
- Re-sign D Matt Benning (2 years, $ 3.8M)
June 16
Montreal Canadiens:
- Re-sign F Max Domi (2 years, $ 6.3M)
May 30
Ottawa Senators:
- Re-sign F Magnus Paajarvi (1 year, $ 900K)
May 24
San Jose Sharks:
- Re-sign F Evander Kane (7 years, $ 49M)
May 22
Montreal Canadiens:
- Re-sign G Antti Niemi (1 year, $ 950K)
May 15
Colorado Avalanche:
- Re-sign D Mark Barberio (2 years, $ 2.9M)
April 14
Edmonton Oilers:
- Re-sign F Ty Rattie (1 year, $ 800K)
