The top five remaining NHL restricted free agents

With NHL training camp one month away, 18 restricted free agents remain unsigned as of August 11, 2026. The market has been significantly disrupted by the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, which drove up price expectations and complicated negotiations for teams that had allocated less cap space. The article highlights the top five remaining RFAs of interest, including former St. Louis Blues forward Bolduc, now acquired by the Montreal Canadiens, who stood out as a two-way defensive rookie in 2024-25.