
Free agency preview: How each team can earn an A-plus
Ryan Clark and Kristen Shilton
created: July 1, 2025, 11:45 a.m. | updated: July 1, 2025, 3:54 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsWith the 2025 NHL draft in the rearview mirror, it's time for free agency.
Here's how each of them can nail this offseason and the cap space that each team has, as well as a look at key players hitting restricted and unrestricted free agency.
2024-25 result: Missed the playoffsKey players hitting UFA: NoneKey players hitting RFA: D Bowen Byram, G Devon LeviCap space: $20,840,319What they should do: Well, GM Kevyn Adams said he had a plan.
2024-25 result: Lost in the first roundKey player hitting UFA: D Nick PerbixKey player hitting RFA: F Gage GoncalvesCap space: $5,480,001What they should do: As usual, nothing is off the table for Tampa Bay.
2024-25 result: Missed the playoffsKey players hitting UFA: F Brock Boeser, F Pius SuterKey players hitting RFA: NoneCap space: $7,031,667What they should do: Find more top-nine forward help.
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