2026 NHL free agent tracker: Rasmus Andersson, John Carlson, Sergei Bobrovsky, Alex Ovechkin lead rankings

CBS Sports has released its 2026 NHL free agent tracker, with defenseman Rasmus Andersson, veteran blueliner John Carlson, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, and superstar Alex Ovechkin headlining the rankings of notable upcoming free agents. The tracker highlights players whose contracts are set to expire heading into the 2026 offseason, giving teams and fans an early look at the potential free agent market. Ovechkin, who recently broke the all-time NHL goals record, is among the most high-profile names on the list.