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History has proven that the “winners” on July 1 rarely become the winners on the ice during the season. Spending big money in free agency doesn’t lead to Stanley Cup success very often, if ever. However, NHL teams can augment their team, and make smart, astute signings that keep them pushing in the right direction….
The Carolina Hurricanes remained quiet on the first day of NHL free agency, which began on July 1, but they were still featured in the frenzy of transactions in some form or fashion.The Canes received the news that goaltender Frederik Andersen is signing with the Edmonton Oilers on a one-year pact, ending an era of […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Must Trade for Jets Goalie After Freddie Andersen News appeared first on HEAVY .
Many of the notable (and not-so-notable) unrestricted free agents found new homes in free agency on Wednesday. But that was just Day 1. There's still a whole summer ahead for those who didn't sign to find themselves a team. Here now, we present the Top 10 UFAs that are still available as of the start of July 2nd—Day 2 of NHL free agency. Alex Ovechkin Anthony Mantha Patrick Kane Logan Stanley Claude Giroux Patrik Laine Vladimir Tarasenko John Klingberg Michael Bunting Eeli Tolvanen Okay,...
If there’s one thing that Edmonton Oilers fans know all too well, it’s that you can’t crown the winners and losers of free agency after Day 1. Jeff Skinner, Viktor Arvidsson, and Andrew Mangiapane all signed deals in Alberta’s Capital on Canada Day in each of the last two summers, and we all know how…
In a bit of work that seemed to develop out of thin air, General Manager Mike Grier traded restricted free agent Shakir Mukhamadullin and 2025 draft pick (124th overall) Zachary Sharp to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Darnell Nurse. The Sharks took on the entire cap hit of Nurse’s contract, which lasts through the 2029-30 season. How does Nurse’s contract break down? Nurse’s contract comes with a $9.25 million AAV, but the actual cost of the deal is a bit less for the Sharks. Tha...
July 1 marks the first day of NHL free agency, and the Edmonton Oilers made a few signings. They also made a pair of trades. This article focuses on their…
The Edmonton Oilers have overhauled their goaltending after signing veteran Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract worth $2.8 million and acquiring Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres. The moves address the organization’s biggest weakness after a disappointing first-round playoff exit…
When Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman faced questions from reporters on Wednesday afternoon, only half of the day’s work was done. By that time, Edmonton had completed a tricky trade shipping Darnell Nurse to San Jose with no salary cap retention, after the veteran agreed to expand his trade list. He’d also acquired an…
Former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse broke his silence after the Oilers traded him to the San Jose Sharks on July 1.After months of speculation, Nurse finally waived his no-movement clause to join the Sharks in a trade that sent back to the Oilers Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zach Sharp. San Jose will eat the rest […] The post Darnell Nurse Breaks Silence After Oilers Trade Him to Sharks appeared first on HEAVY .
Darnell Nurse is ready for a new chapter after the Edmonton Oilers traded the veteran defenseman to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday for Shakir Mukhamadullin and the rights to Zachary Sharp. The move ends Nurse’s 12-season run in Edmonton…
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract with a $1 million base salary, with up to $2.8 million in performance bonuses, according to PuckPedia. Andersen…
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract. Andersen’s deal will carry a $1 million cap hit with $1.8 million in performance bonuses, according to PuckPedia. The bonuses are tied to games played both in the regular season and in the playoffs. Andersen, 36, will receive a $600,000 bonus for playing 10…
Andersen spent the past five years with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he won the Stanley Cup this past season.
A big Free Agency day keeps on rolling here in Edmonton, and the Oilers have checked another piece of depth business off the list. The team announced Wednesday afternoon that they have re-signed forward Max Jones to a one-year contract worth $850,000, bringing Oil to the Max back for another twirl after splitting the 2025-26…
Darnell Nurse will bring a physical, veteran presence to a young San Jose Sharks squad while escaping the scrutiny he faced with the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton has already started to eat into that freed cap space.
Joseph had 11 points in 51 games split between the Blues and Kings during the 2025-26 season.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Mathieu Joseph to a one-year, $1 million contract, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. Joseph, 29, spent last season splitting time between the St. Louis Blues, where he scored two goals and 11 points in 39 games, and the Los Angeles Kings, where he scored no points in 12 games. Mathieu…
Kasperi Kapanen is coming back to Edmonton. The Edmonton Oilers are running it back with the Finnish winger, having agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.6 million. In the 2025-26 season, he scored eight goals and 17 points in just half the action due to multiple lower-body injuries. KAPPY HOUR EXTENDED ⏰ The #Oilers have…
The post Red Wings Farmhand Signs with Oilers appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . The Detroit Red Wings never saw fit to get Eduards Tralmaks an NHL look, even though the Latvian winger tallied […] The post Red Wings Farmhand Signs with Oilers appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss free-agency day moves by the Leafs, Jets, Sharks, Oilers and more.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Ryan Shea to a five-year deal worth $4 million per season, according to Elliotte Friedman. Shea’s Career Thus Far Shea has had a fascinating NHL…
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Eduards Tralmaks to a one-year, $850,000 contract, the club announced Wednesday. The undrafted 29-year-old spent the 2025-26 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League and put up solid offensive numbers. The Latvian scored 26 goals and 42 points in 64 games to finish fourth in…
Shea’s new contract carries a $4 million annual cap hit through 2031.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year contract carrying a $4 million cap hit, the team announced Wednesday. Shea, 29, appeared in 80 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins last year, scoring six goals and 35 points, posting a plus-30 rating while averaging 18 minutes and 53 seconds in ice time per…
The Edmonton Oilers are ponying up a five-year free agent deal for Pittsburgh Penguins breakout defenseman Ryan Shea. The #RumorBoyz are hearing Ryan Shea is signing for 5 years in Oil Country 👀 pic.twitter.com/zgRJdIwdIX — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) July 1, 2026 First dropped by Spittin' Chiclets, and now confirmed by Elliotte Friedman, it's a five-year deal for Shea, with a $4 million AAV. A huge $20M deal for the 29-year-old. Shea had been playing on a series of one-year dea...