The top five remaining NHL goalies in free agency

As of August 4, 2026, the NHL goaltending free agent market is nearly closed for the summer, with most teams already having locked up their goaltending tandems and all restricted free agent goaltenders having signed new deals. Only a handful of unrestricted free agent goalies remain without contracts, and Daily Faceoff has identified the top five still available. These remaining netminders are expected to serve as depth options for teams that may need emergency goaltending help once injuries occur during training camp.