The NHL’s shifting market dynamics have left some players in a unique position, with certain unrestricted free agents seeing their value rise even without signed contracts. Among them, two stand out as their lack of deals appears to be driving up their perceived worth in the eyes of potential suitors. While the league’s landscape evolves, these players’ marketability remains strong, raising questions about how teams will ultimately respond to their availability. The situation highlights how scarcity and timing can reshape negotiations in professional sports.

The market has changed for all players around the NHL but as Simon Edvinsson and Alexander Nikishin sit without contracts their prices only goes up.