The following is our ranking of this summer's top 15 NHL unrestricted free agents along with a list of honorable mentions. Others, such as Matt Dumba and Max Domi, would be considered second-tier in a deeper free-agent market.ĭespite the lack of available stars in their playing prime, we should expect the usual frenzy of opening-day signings as clubs scramble to snap up the best talent. Most of the notable names, such as Patrick Kane and Ryan O'Reilly, are aging stars whose best years appear to be behind them. The depth of talent is shallow in this year's free-agent pool. As we draw closer to July 1, it's time to revisit and publish our final rankings of this year's best UFAs.
For the first time since 2019, it returns to its usual date of July 1 at noon ET.įollowing the March trade deadline, we published an updated ranking of this year's top unrestricted free agents.
With the 2023 NHL draft now over, the focus of the hockey world shifts toward the free-agent market. Toronto Maple Leafs center Ryan O'Reilly (left) and New York Rangers winger Patrick Kane.