NHL free agency 2024: Day 1 live tracker, rumors, news and contracts originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The 2024 NHL offseason continues on Monday with the start of free agency.
Teams can start making new deals and signing contracts with free agents starting at noon ET.
This year’s free agent market is expected to be filled with stars and proven veteran players, including Steven Stamkos, Sam Reinhart, Jake Guentzel, Elias Lindholm, Chandler Stephenson, Brandon Montour, Jonathan Marchessault, Matt Duchene, Brady Skjei and Tyler Toffoli.
One team to watch is the Boston Bruins, who won their first playoff run since 2021 in May and have about $21.67 million in salary cap space, per CapFriendly. The B’s need at least one top-six forward, a proven scorer on the wing and a left-shooting defenseman. They’ll also need to figure out a long-term extension with restricted free agent goalie Jeremy Swayman.
It should be a very busy and exciting Monday as teams use their cap space to make roster upgrades.
Stay up to date on the latest rumors, breaking news and finalized contracts from Day 1 in our NHL free agency live blog.
9:04 am: Here are the numbers for Jake Guentzel’s deal with the Lightning.
Jake Guentzel 7-year contract with Tampa Bay:
AAV: $9 millionSalary
Year 1: $1,000,000
Year 2: $1,000,000
Year 3: $3,957,895
Year 4: $1,000,000
Year 5: $1,000,000
Year 6: $1,000,000
Year 7: $1,000,000Sign Bonus
Year 1: $12,263,157
Year 2: $8,947,368
Year 3: $4,000,000
Year 4: $6,957,895
Year 5: $6,957,895
Year 6:…—Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2024
Here are some more notes from the early morning:
Status quo for NYR captain Jacob Trouba. His no-move clause has been changed to a modified no-trade clause and his 15-team no-trade list has been submitted.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2024
7:48 am: Tyler Bertuzzi goes to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Bertuzzi’s 4-year deal with Chicago will have an AAV of $5.5 million
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2024
07:45 AM ET: Below are some rumors and reports from this past weekend to kick off the action.
One item to keep an eye on: #NHLBruins Naturally, Jeremy Swayman made a qualifying offer today.
But it appears that Bruins and Swayman have not made much progress on a new deal. And they already went through the full arbitration process last year to reach a deal via binding ruling.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 30, 2024
Tyler Bertuzzi will not return to the Maple Leafs. His value has surpassed Toronto. He will sign a deal elsewhere in the four years and secure more than $5 million per area.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2024
Sources say RFA Nick Robertson has no plans to re-sign with the #to leaf through this summer and has informed the team that he would like to be traded.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2024
The Panthers, the Cup champions, have signed Sam Reinhart to an eight-year contract.
Expected to be announced on Monday.— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2024
Not surprising considering Tampa traded for the rights to Jake Guentzel earlier today, but things have been quiet between Lightning and Steven Stamkos so far today. Never say never, but Stamkos camp led by Don Meehan is working through other market options.
—Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 30, 2024
One item to keep an eye on: #NHLBruins Naturally, Jeremy Swayman made a qualifying offer today.
But it appears that Bruins and Swayman have not made much progress on a new deal. And they already went through the full arbitration process last year to reach a deal via binding ruling.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 30, 2024
Friedman on Zadorov/OEL and Leafs (32TP): “I think they’re going to have competition from Boston for Nikita Zadorov, they’re also in the running for Oliver Ekman-Larsson, but I think there are a few teams looking at that as well”
— NHL watcher (@NHL_Watcher) June 30, 2024
