Top remaining NHL free agents: 2026 UFAs who could swing Cup races
With 20+ top unsigned 2026 UFAs still on the market after Day 1, these netminders and forwards could redefine contenders’ depth under the $104M cap.
Two days into the NHL’s free-agency frenzy, 20-plus marquee 2026 unrestricted free agents remain unsigned while 145 contracts worth $911 million already changed hands. David Rittich, Carson Soucy, James Reimer, and Calle Jarnkrok lead the still-available group as teams navigate the league’s new $104 million cap ceiling. 915 SV% in 2023-24)—offer contenders instant upgrade options between the pipes.
