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

Nearly three weeks into the NHL's 2026 free agency period, The Hockey News has ranked the top five remaining unrestricted free agents still seeking contracts. While high-profile players such as John Carlson, Rasmus Andersson, and Sergei Bobrovsky signed early on July 1, several veterans remain available, including four skaters and one goaltender. Among those still unsigned is Eeli Tolvanen, a 27-year-old right wing who scored 12 goals for the Seattle Kraken in 2025-26, down from 23 the previous season.