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Patrick Kane and Other Notable UFAs Still Unsigned Days Into July

Cap-consuming blockbuster deals on July 1 have tightened many teams' payroll room, increasing the chance that remaining veterans will accept short-term or prove-it contracts.

Anthony Mantha, Pittsburgh Penguins (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
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Overview

  • As of July 3 several high-profile unrestricted free agents remain on the market, with Patrick Kane the top name available after a 57-point season.
  • Other notable unsigned players include Anthony Mantha, Claude Giroux, Patrik Laine, Logan Stanley, Matt Grzelcyk, Philipp Kurashev, and David Kampf.
  • Recent production is shaping interest and term: Mantha and Kane bring scoring from 2025–26, Stanley offers a breakout defensive season, and Giroux is viewed as a one-year veteran fit.
  • Pre-market trades and early July 1 signings used substantial cap space, which has concentrated demand and made multi-year, high-value offers less common for the remaining UFAs.
  • Watch for quick short-term deals to teams chasing depth or scoring; a Kane move to a contender and a fast signing for Stanley on defense are the likeliest near-term outcomes.