https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7282104/2026/05/16/nhl-free-agent-players-targets-teams-offseason/?unlocked_article_code=1.i1A.I6NR.BvOnmfxUDXRR&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta There are just over six w...

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7282104/2026/05/16/nhl-free-agent-players-targets-teams-offseason/?unlocked_article_code=1.i1A.I6NR.BvOnmfxUDXRR&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta There are just over six weeks until NHL free agency opens on July 1. Although the free-agent class is short on big names, there are plenty of quality players eligible to hit the open market. This week, The Athletic asked its NHL staff to play free agency matchmaker and list one pending UFA each team should target this summer. Here’s what they said: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7282104/2026/05/16/nhl-free-agent-players-targets-teams-offseason/?unlocked_article_code=1.i1A.I6NR.BvOnmfxUDXRR&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]