Ranking The Top Five Remaining UFAs Of The NHL's 2026 Free Agency Class

The NHL’s 2026 free agency period is nearly three weeks old, and most of the big-name players are off the market. John Carlson, Rasmus Andersson, Sergei Bobrovsky, Alex Tuch and several other notable stars were snatched up early on July 1.

However, there are still veterans out there with positive value and who could provide some sort of boost to the depth of any roster.

Here are the five top players still available as UFAs right now, including four skaters and one goaltender.

5. Eeli Tolvanen, RW

Eeli Tolvanen had a significant drop in goal scoring with the Seattle Kraken this past season, going from 23 goals in 2024-25 to 12 goals in 2025-26. The 27-year-old isn’t a superstar by any means, but in the right situation, Tolvanen can be a solid bottom-six forward who might average around 0.50 points per game, as he did in 2023-24.

The Kraken no longer appear to be a destination for Tolvanen, but there are plenty of teams still looking for scoring depth, and that’s what Tolvanen can provide. But Tolvanen made $3.475 million last season, so he’s not about to take a major financial haircut – at least, unless he signs a prove-it deal with a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

Source: Yahoo Sports →