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NHL Offseason Heats Up: Draft and Free Agency Loom

6/26/2025

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The NHL is poised for an exciting offseason, kicking off with the draft in Los Angeles on June 27. As free agency opens on July 1, teams will vie for stars like Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett. With the salary cap increasing to $95.5 million, strategies will shift, influencing contracts and entry-level deals for fresh talent.

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The NHL is poised for an exciting offseason, kicking off with the draft in Los Angeles on June 27. As free agency opens on July 1, teams will vie for stars like Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett. With the salary cap increasing to $95.5 million, strategies will shift, influencing contracts and entry-level deals for fresh talent.