Free Agent Profile: Tyler Ennis

But Ennis isn't in the top tier of veteran free agents looking to land deals (think Paul Stastny, Phil Kessel, Evan Rodrigues). … If the Colorado Avalanche can't manage to re-sign Nazem Kadri, they have ample cap space to add a couple of remaining free agents, especially at a league minimum cost.

Free Agent Profile: Sam Steel

Not long ago, it looked like Sam Steel would be a big part of Anaheim's future. Now, the 24-year-old remains unsigned a month into free agency.

Free Agent Profile: Jonathan Dahlen

Unlike many of the players profiled in this series, Dahlen is rather young, still just 24 for another four months and could, even as a depth player, add some energy when he is on the ice that players perhaps 10 years his senior can't physically bring anymore. … Some of those players went on to sign relatively strong free agent contracts with other teams, Strome being the prime example; some returned to their teams at a cost more palatable to the organization, like Lemieux who signed for $1.35MM over one year, less than the $1.65MM qualifying offer he was due; and some players have yet to find a home.

Free Agent Profile: Derick Brassard

Turning back to the first of those Free Agent Profiles, Brassard wound up signing a one-year, $1.2MM deal with the Islanders at the conclusion of a five-year, $25MM pact. … Once again, the height of free agency has come and gone and veteran journeyman Derick Brassard finds himself without an NHL contract heading into next season.

Free Agent Profile: Sam Gagner

Veteran forward Sam Gagner remains on the market as an attractive veteran option.

Free Agent Profile: Paul Stastny

That player is Paul Stastny, who, now 36 years old, remains a free agent almost a month after the signing period opened this offseason.

Free Agent Profile: Alex Galchenyuk

Given where Galchenyuk sits now, a free agent with no contract signed almost a month into free agency, some may feel his career is winding to a close at just 28 years of age. … Now a free agent with seemingly little interest, the forward awaits an opportunity to once again prove himself.

Free Agent Profile: Anton Stralman

Since signing a well-paid free-agent deal with the Florida Panthers in 2019, though, his point production and his defensive play have declined severely.

Free Agent Profile: Sonny Milano

Some teams might be weary of his overall profile, but the bottom line with him is that he can help a team score goals, so he'll find a way to catch on somewhere. … Based on Milano's profile on the ice, he'll likely fit best on two types of teams: cap-strapped contenders looking to add some more offensive juice to their attack, or rebuilders who want to take a flyer on a relatively young free agent to occupy a roster spot and protect their current young forwards from being rushed to the NHL.

Michael Raffl Signs In Switzerland

He has a versatile profile, since he can play at center or on the wing. … Unrestricted free agent forward Michael Raffl has signed a two-year contract with Lausanne HC of the Swiss National League, per a team release early Thursday morning.

Free Agent Profile: Calvin De Haan

Despite all the flaws in his overall profile, there still is a place for de Haan in the NHL. … Davidson traded Ryan Carpenter and Marc-Andre Fleury, two players on expiring deals, but one of the team's top pending unrestricted free agents, Calvin de Haan, stayed put.

Free Agent Profile: Tyler Motte

At this point in free agency, with many teams spending all they had allotted on the free agent market, it's unlikely Motte will be able to secure a contract of that length or salary. … Although news has been quiet in regards to his free agency, there was plenty of chatter surrounding the veteran ahead of the market opening up, having impressed with his overall game and his poise in the Rangers playoff run, where he contributed two goals in 15 games.

Free Agent Profile: Evan Rodrigues

Given the cap crunch all 32 teams are facing and having potentially found more statistically consistent players on the free agent and trade markets already, teams are weary of giving Rodrigues what he'd want (term and salary) without knowing which kind of player he really is. … However, more than two weeks after the start of free agency, Rodrigues remains unsigned, with very little buzz around his name.

Free Agent Profile: Phil Kessel

Seattle Kraken Announce ECHL Affiliate

These are the kinds of players that can benefit from time in the ECHL, meaning an affiliation like this is…

Montreal Canadiens Hire Stephane Robidas

Stephane perfectly matches the profile we were looking for in a candidate.

Blue Jackets Notes: Gavrikov, Bjorkstrand, Dubois

Gavrikov is among the league's most underrated all-around defensemen and his overall profile should see a boost once his (likely lucrative) next contract hits the books. … GM Jarmo Kekalainen landed the consensus top player available on the free agent market, Johnny Gaudreau, and locked his superstar sniper, Patrik Laine, into a four-year deal to stay in Columbus.

Snapshots: Tkachuk, Geekie, Kravtsov, Mikheyev

In what has so far shaped up to be a nightmarish offseason for the Calgary Flames, there could be another high-profile departure yet to come. … CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal has learned from agent Dan Milstein that the Canucks' big offseason signing, Ilya Mikheyev, has arrived in North America in order to begin his preparations for the upcoming season.

Haydn Fleury Signs With Tampa Bay Lightning

Not the most high-profile signing of the day in the league, or for Tampa with their three massive extensions handed out, Fleury's signing is still rather intriguing given Fleury's history and Tampa's ability to get the most out of players. … Fleury was recently left unqualified by the Seattle Kraken this week, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Dallas Stars Sign Colin Miller

Over the last few years though, the story has been injury and inconsistency, as his profile dropped in Buffalo. … Unfortunately, he's stepping into pretty big shoes in Dallas, where the Stars are potentially losing John Klingberg (though that hasn't actually been decided yet, with the free agent defenseman still unsigned) and missing out on acquiring Brent Burns.

Washington Capitals Sign Lindgren, Irwin, Gustafsson

Gustafsson's profile is, well, different, to say the least. … The Washington Capitals have found their entire NHL goaltending tandem on the free agent market, adding Charlie Lindgren to the previously signed Darcy Kuemper.

Anaheim Ducks Sign Frank Vatrano

That's a 25-goal, 51-point pace, and Vatrano's $3.65MM AAV is likely an indication of how his strong finish to the season heightened his leaguewide profile.

St. Louis Blues Extend Nick Leddy

Leddy is among the smoothest-skating veteran defensemen in hockey, and although his offensive production hasn't been where one might assume it would be for a defenseman of that profile, he's no slouch there either.

Justin Schultz Expected To Sign With Seattle Kraken

But even with that in mind, one has to remember that the kind of profile Schultz brings isn't exactly easily found on the market.

PHR’s 2022 Top 50 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

The fact that he's right-handed and 6'3" only adds to his profile and should intrigue plenty of teams around the league. … After all of that, the focus is now on the free agent market and this week's feeding frenzy.