"Free Agency Frenzy: NHL Teams Make Big Moves on Day 1. The 2026 NHL free agency period has officially kicked off, with a record-breaking 150 signings taking place on the first day alone. As teams look to bolster their rosters and make a push for the Stanley Cup, the moves are coming fast and furious. From top-line forwards to shutdown defensemen, the biggest names in the league are on the move, and we've got you covered with the latest updates on all the signings as they happen."
2026 NHL free agent signings tracker: Free agency is underway, with over 150 signings on Day 1. We'll update all signings here.
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
