With July behind them, multiple teams still have unsigned unrestricted free agents on the market, per Pro Hockey Rumors. The remaining pool includes a mix of younger players and aging veterans seeking the right situation, though many of the major offseason moves have already been completed.
Evander Kane, a veteran winger, has drawn interest from the KHL, according to reporting from Pro Hockey Rumors. Meanwhile, other unsigned players remain available for NHL teams with remaining salary cap flexibility as the calendar turns to August.
Not all available players are waiting for NHL opportunities. Forward Jackson Cates has signed a one-year contract with German DEL team Nürnberg Ice Tigers for the 2026-27 season, per a team announcement. Cates, 28, is the older brother of Philadelphia Flyers forward Noah Cates. Separately, undrafted center Noah Philp, who played for the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, has retired from professional hockey after signing with Swedish SHL club HV71 earlier in the offseason.