NHL free agency live blog

NHL free agency opened at noon ET Wednesday, with multiple goaltender moves expected to dominate the market. The Florida Panthers acquired Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils, leaving Sergei Bobrovsky likely to become an unrestricted free agent. Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who won both the Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy in 2024-25 and a gold medal with Team USA at the Winter Olympics, is also expected to attract significant trade interest.