Top 50 NHL UFAs: Andersson, Carlson, Bobrovsky Lead 2026 Free Agency Class

The 2026 NHL unrestricted free agent class opens July 1, headlined by defenseman Rasmus Andersson of the Vegas Golden Knights, defenseman John Carlson, and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Notable stars like Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, and Kyle Connor are not part of the class after signing extensions, while Alex Tuch, previously the top pending UFA, was traded to the Washington Capitals and signed an eight-year extension worth $10.5 million annually. Alex Ovechkin's decision on whether to play another NHL season remains pending.