NHL Rumors

Claude Giroux, Patrick Kane and free-agent stars who can help out a team next season 📲

FAs Still Available Who Can Help Teams 🎯

Bobrovsky to Leafs Reaction 🫨

Instant takes with goalie agreeing to join Toronto 🎥

Updates on all latest contract signings and trades 📲

NHL Free-Agent Tracker ✍️

Korpisalo Trade Reaction 🥅

Instant takes after Bruins send goaltender to Rangers 🎥

Marchment-to-Sharks Reaction🦈

Instant takes after left wing lands in San Jose 🎥

Arvidsson Signing Reaction 👀

Instant takes after right wing agrees to sign with Red Wings 🎥

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Not Happy: Senators Release Statement About Alfredsson Joining "Arch Rival"

The Ottawa Senators are not happy that Daniel Alfredsson has chosen to join the Toronto Maple Leafs, but their statement is pretty classy.

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Shocking Twist: Maple Leafs Add 3 Coaches, Including Senators Icon

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Daniel Alfredsson as an associate coach. He writes, “Daniel Alfredsson is joining the Maple Leafs. The Hall of Famer who spent the last three seasons as an Ottawa assistant coach, is expected to become Toronto’s associate head coach.” The team also announced that they […]

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Sharks Choosing Nurse Over Rielly Squashes Silly Trade Narrative

The San Jose Sharks chose Darnell Nurse over Morgan Rielly, completely destroying a silly trade narrative about the Oilers former defenseman.

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New NHL Free-Agent Predictions

Shifting through the latest rumors 📲

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Carlsson Offer Sheet Saga Should Have Oilers Worried About Their 20-Goal Guy

Did the Leo Carlsson offer sheet create a situation where the Edmonton Oilers should be worried about Matt Savoie?

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Biggest Overpays From Free Agency 🏦

Jacob Trouba makes our list as one of the bad contracts handed out this Summer 📲

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Giroux Returning to Senators

Ottawa finalizing deal to bring back free agent winger (Friedman)

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Buy or Sell Carlsson and Other Offseason Moves

Breaking down the biggest trades and signings of the Summer 📲

Top NHL FAs Still Available 👀

Big names that your team could get

Where do Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers and other trades feature on our list? 📲

Ranking 10 Best Moves of Offseason 📊

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How Offer Sheets Work—and Why Canadian Teams Can’t Ignore Them

Offer sheets are reshaping NHL thinking as Canadian teams face rising pressure, higher prices, and tougher contract decisions.

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Latest Free Agency Buzz 🐝

Rumors and predictions for top NHL players and teams 📲

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McKenna Agrees to Contract 🍁

No. 1 pick signs three-year entry level deal 📸

Leo Carlsson Offer Reaction 😲

Instant takes after Flyers make move for Ducks star center

Ducks have seven days to match 5-yr contract for center or will receive FOUR first-round picks from Philly

🚨 Flyers Offer Carlsson $90M

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Jason Robertson Considering Huge Gamble, Contract Snag Makes Situation 'Tricky Now'

There's a big part of this Jason Robertson contract discussion that many are overlooking, which makes things tricky.

Predicting landing spots amid latest rumors 📲

Fresh NHL Free-Agent Predictions

🗽Rangers make big changes 😬 Trade dramas around the NHL continue 📲 More analysis on the biggest moves

Hot Takeaways from Free Agency 🔥

Our marks for Trocheck, Nurse and more deals on July 1 📲

Trades Grades for July 1 Deals 🔠

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Nurse Details How His Messy Situation with Oilers Led to Necessary Trade

Darnell Nurse spoke about his exit from the Edmonton Oilers and his being open to a move to the San Jose Sharks.

Our round-up of the day's biggest news around the NHL today 📲

Winners and Losers from Free Agency 📊

Ovi Returning to Caps 🤩

Instant takes after NHL's all-time goal scorer agrees to 1-yr, $4.25M deal 🎥

Year 22 loading. Tap for breakdown 📲

Details on Ovi's New Contract

Where top players could land amid latest rumors 📲

New NHL Free-Agent Predictions

10 players to watch when free agency opens up next year 📲

Best Players Slated for FA in '27 🔢

Chris Patrick says there's roster space for 40-year-old FA amid retirement buzz (ESPN)

Capitals GM Open to Ovi Return

Defenseman agrees to 2-yr, $17M total deal with Tampa Bay (TSN)

Carlson Signs with Lightning

Blue Jackets star issues statement affirming loyalty to team following trade rumors

Zach Werenski Commits to CBJ

Follow along for all the latest signings, rumors and more 📲

NHL Free Agency Open 📭

Breaking down all the action from the first day of NHL Free Agency 📲

Live Grades for Biggest Free Agency Deals 🔠

Vincent Trocheck Trade Reaction 🤝

Instant takes after Utah acquires Rangers center 🎥

Utah making deal for Rangers center (Friedman)

Mammoth Trade for Trocheck

Kane and Bobvrosky are two of the names that could be on the move tomorrow 📲

Final NHL Free Agency Big Board 📋

Shakir Mukhamadullin to be included in deal for Oilers defenseman (Friedman)

Sharks Trade for Darnell Nurse

2x Cup champ leaving Panthers for 3-yr, $7M AAV deal (Friedman)

Leafs Sign Sergei Bobrovsky

The Winnipeg Jets have signed UFA goalie Stuart Skinner, which might impact the staus of a Connor Hellebuyck trade.

Stuart Skinner Signs with Jets, Does This Impact a Connor Hellebuyck Trade?

Ivan Demidov signs with Canadiens on an eight-year deal worth $9.125 million annually. Read about his standout rookie season!

Highest Paid Hab: Canadiens Ink Long-Term Deal With Ivan Demidov

👋 It's bye-bye, Bob in Florida 😈 Jersey adds useful pieces 📲 Full deal analysis here

Grading Markstrom-Rodrigues Trade 🔠

Defenseman agrees to 7-yr, $8.5M AAV deal (Friedman)

VGK Extends Rasmus Andersson

Kyrou Trade Reaction 🤩

Instant takes after Capitals land forward from Blues

NHL Free Agency Reactions 🗣️

Breaking down first signings of the day

The Edmonton Oilers continue to work on a Darnell Nurse trade, while also eyeing one particular name in NHL free agency.

No Nurse Trade Will Impact Oilers and Free Agency, With One Possible Exception

Landing spot predictions for Jason Robertson and others 📲

Updated NHL Rumors

What to expect ahead of tomorrow's frenzy 📲

Bold Predictions for Free Agency 🔮

Blue Jackets defenseman shut down verbal agreement with Dallas (Friedman)

Werenski Vetoed Stars Trade

Our takeaways from everything that went down in Buffalo 📲

Winners and Losers from Draft Weekend 🎭

Devils Re-Sign Arseny Gritsyuk

Everyone's favorite is staying on the menu. 📰: https://t.co/UkeDcpRiPI

The Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers pulled off an unusual rights trade ahead of NHL free agency on Wednesday.

Ducks and Panthers Swap Rights in Rare Pre-Free Agency Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs would be a team willing to make a pitch for Zach Werenski, but there's a problem that stands in the way.

Maple Leafs Want Zach Werenski — But There's a Major Problem

The Maple Leafs reshaped their roster Monday, moving on from Matias Maccelli while locking in depth and flexibility for the season ahead

The Maple Leafs Drew a Line with Matias Maccelli

Explore the potential trade of Elvis Merzlikins to the Oilers. Discover what this means for both teams this offseason.

Insider Says Merzlikins Won't Be Back with Blue Jackets, Linked to Oilers

Devils, Panthers Talking Trade

The Panthers and Devils are working on a deal involving Markstrom and Rodrigues per @FriedgeHNIC Markstrom of course started his career in Florida 👀

Buffalo offered No. 4 pick and player believed to be Jack Quinn for Jets goalie (multiple reports)

Sabres Tried for Hellebuyck Trade

Predictions for the top stars 📲

Latest NHL Free Agency Rumors 👂

Blues Buy Out Jonathan Drouin

We our FIRST BUYOUT of the offseason as the Blues have bought out Jonathan Drouin's contract. He had 1 year left at $4M and now the Blues will be charged $1.33M of dead cap the next 2 seasons. This deal was signed by the Islanders and then Drouin was in the B. Schenn trade.

We're on Ovi and trade watch come July 1 📲

Storylines to Watch Ahead of Free Agency 👀

Robertson, Hellebuyck and Larkin are the top names that make our list

Ranking the Biggest Trade Targets After the Draft 🎯

The Edmonton Oilers conducted serious research into Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi over the weekend, but a deal never materialized, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Friedman revealed on the 32 Thoughts podcast that Buffalo made Levi available to multiple teams, and that Edmonton was among the clubs that took a hard look. “I heard […]

Report: Oilers Eyed Devon Levi Trade Before Talks Fell Through

Assessing which team came out better in a major trade between the Mammoth and Bruins ➡️

Grading JJ Peterka's Move to Boston 🧑‍🏫

Latest buzz from insiders and predictions for top players 📲

NHL Free Agency Rumors👂

Mats Zuccarello is not very happy about the way he's been treated byt he Minnesota Wild, the main reason he's likely headed to free agency.

Zuccarello "Ticked" at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers

Assessing a major move made between the Rangers and Golden Knights ➡️

Trade Grades for Pavel Dorofeyev Deal 🔠

Find out the latest on the Zach Werenski and Maple Leafs trade talks. Is Toronto in the running for the star defenseman?

Maple Leafs Skyrocket Up List in Werenski Trade Discussion

Brady Tkachuk was doing a lousy job of keeping a secret from the Senators and the fans for four years, leading to a fairly hostile exit.

4 Years: Brady Tkachuk's Secret Wasn't Being Hidden From Senators

Latest rumors and biggest NHL buzz before free agency begins 📲

Final Landing Spots Predictions 🔮

🍁 The Leafs have their new star in McKenna 🗽 Rangers make biggest splash with trade 📲 Full analysis here

Takeaways From Night 1 of the NHL Draft

Steve Yzerman says captain has list of teams he's willing to go to but didn't guarantee deal

Red Wings GM on Dylan Larkin

Sharks Re-Sign Zack Ostapchuk

San Jose Sharks

@SanJoseSharks

Four more years with Chucky. 🙌

Our picks for draft sleepers heading into 2nd round 📲

Best Available Players on Day 2

Defending champs trade Ducks for signing rights to veteran defenseman (Friedman)

Canes Acquire Carlson Rights

Bruins, Avs Make Trade

Ivan Ivan Ivan is a Bruin, Bruin, Bruin

The first-overall pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna, says he received about 60 messages on his phone last night after being selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He noted he was surprised, saying, “I don’t have my number out there, so there’s not a whole lot of texts.” Interestingly, one of the […]

Did a Red Wings Star Hint at Joining the Maple Leafs and Gavin McKenna?

Are the Edmonton Oilers going to have trouble trading Darnell Nurse to the Flyers now that a potential game-changing defenseman is available?

Chase by Flyers for Game-Changing D-Man Complicates Nurse Trade Talks

Progress on a Darnell Nurse trade just hit a wall. As Friday’s first round of the NHL Draft came and went, Nurse was not moved by the Edmonton Oilers. Even though trades were coming in fast and furious in the days prior, Edmonton was silent on day one. Rumors of Nurse to the Philadelphia Flyers […]

Darnell Nurse Trade Talks Stalled — Expansion of List Now a Must

The Ducks cashed in on Mason McTavish, the Canadiens swung big for Kirill Marchenko, and Pettersson's future grew murkier.

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Ducks, Blues, Canadiens, Blue Jackets & Canucks

🎵 Blues in rebuild mode after trading Kyrou 🦈 Sharks set up Draft plans with Eklund move📲 Tap in for full analysis

Trade Grades For Kyrou, Eklund and Nemec 🔠

Sabres send star defenseman to Chicago for package that includes 4th overall pick. Full trade details 📲

🚨Bowen Byram Traded to Blackhawks

The reigning Norris Trophy winner could demand a move out of Columbus 📲

Zach Werenski Trade Landing Spots 📍

Kings Won't Extend Doughty

Elliotte Friedman

@FriedgeHNIC

Got a bit lost in everything last night, but LA GM Ken Holland said the Kings will not extend Drew Doughty this summer. Holland did say the organization wants Doughty to finish his career as a King, but that will likely be dealt with after the 2026-27 season -- when the

Complete analysis of the insane NHL trades made in the last week 📲

Buy or Sell Major Trades This Offseason

Landing spots and predictions for top stars on the market

NHL Free Agent 2026 Rumors

🍁Will the Leafs select McKenna? 🤔 Are the Sharks shopping for the 2nd pick? 📲 Complete analysis here

Last-Minute Draft Storylines to Watch 👀

Where Gavin McKenna stands on latest list 📲

ESPN's Rachel Kryshak's Final Mock Draft

Kings, Mammoth Trade Picks

Elliotte Friedman

@FriedgeHNIC

Per commissioner, Kings also get pick 83

Elliotte Friedman

LA is trading down 2 places, Utah is trading into this spot

New York finalizing deal to acquire 25-year-old Golden Knights winger (ESPN)

🚨 Rangers Trade for Dorofeyev

Mammoth winger heading to Boston for 2 first-round picks (ESPN)

Bruins Trade for JJ Peterka

Sabres Trade for Ducks D-Man

Olen Zellweger has been traded to the Buffalo Sabres for the 45th pick and Anton Wahlberg

😲 Calgary takes WHL defenseman No. 6 overall 📈 Showed major growth over last season 📲 Everything about pick here

Flames Draft Carson Carels

Rangers, Habs Make Trade

New York Rangers

@NYRangers

We have acquired defenseman William Trudeau from Montreal in exchange for forward Brett Berard. Learn more → https://t.co/ykYyFILghQ

Just hours ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens are said to be calling teams about big names and possible trades.

Canadiens Calling on Big Names Just Hours Before the 2026 NHL Draft

DeAngelo Re-signs With Isles

Tony DeAngelo has re-signed with the Islanders on a 2-year, $4.5M AAV deal, per @FriedgeHNIC

Where the Blues and Ducks stand after another notable trade in the league 📲

Rating Mason McTavish's Move to St. Louis 🔠

Stars FA winger turns down 8-year, $15M AVV contract from Seattle (Friedman)

Robertson Rejects Kraken Offer

Reigning champs proposed trade package around Alexander Nikishin and a first-round pick (Seravalli)

Canes Had Offer for Hellebuyck

Minnesota owner Craig Leipold planning on keeping Quinn 'as long as we could'

Wild 'Going to Re-Sign' Hughes

The Blues aren't ready to throw away their core just yet.

Blues Take 2 Huge Names Off the Table as Trade Deadline Approaches

Kings Re-Sign Brandt Clarke 👑

Brandt Clarke has signed a 5 year $7.4M AAV deal with the Kings 💰

CBJ Trading for Nichushkin

Valeri Nichushkin has been traded to the Jackets for a 2nd, 3rd and 5th round pick

Could goaltender Connor Ingram return to the Oilers on an extension, or will Edmonton go with another option they've got available?

Connor Ingram "Bullish" on Returning, But Oilers Looking at Other Options

So many trades have already gone down in the NHL, but here are six more blockbusters we're expecting in the next few days.

6 Blockbuster NHL Trades We're Expecting Any Minute Now

Panthers, Flyers Make Trade

Philadelphia Flyers

@NHLFlyers

TRADE: We have acquired a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from Florida in exchange for forward Garnet Hathaway and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. https://t.co/HxSszo5ke8

Do the moves to acquire Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch in Washington mean that Alex Ovechkin is not coming back next season?

Kyrou and Tuch Hint Capitals are Planning for Life Without Alex Ovechkin

Buffalo and left-winger agree to new seven-year contract after breakout playoffs. Full details 📲

Zach Benson Re-Signs with Sabres

Avs center, prospect and 3rd-round pick are heading to Nashville for Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux (Friedman)

Preds Trade for Jack Drury

Five clubs that will want to splash the cash come July 1 📲

Teams That Need to Spend in Free Agency 💰

Latest updates ahead of tomorrow's event

Pre-Draft Trade and FA Buzz 🐝

The Maple Leafs may not need a goalie splash. If Toronto makes one more big move, the real priority could be down the middle.

The Real Test of the Maple Leafs’ Offseason Plan

Sabres sending winger to Washington on 8-yr, $10.5M AAV sign-and-trade deal (Friedman)

Capitals Trade for Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly preparing to part ways with Alex Tuch, a potential sign-and-trade coming from an Eastern contender.

Eastern Contender Looking at Sign-And-Trade as Alex Tuch Confirmed To Be Leaving Sabres

The situation in Dallas with Jason Robertson has gotten messy, and the Stars have a next to impossible decision to make.

Jason Robertson Situation is Messy — Stars Have Nearly Impossible Decision to Make

It’s unlikely Caps star will make decision on future before July 1 (The Athletic)

Ovi to Wait for Free Agency

Sabres Won't Extend Alex Tuch

Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen said he expects Alex Tuch to go to Free Agency

Three relatively big-name UFAs could be on the move, with one insider offering a status update on their respective situations.

Insider Provides Update on 3 Key Pending UFA Forwards

The Edmonton Oilers continue to look for a trade for Darnell Nurse, but after what D.J. Smith said, could Nurse stay in Edmonton?

Is Darnell Nurse Staying After What New Oilers Assoc. Coach D.J Smith Said?

Former Edmonton Oilers fourth-overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi could be on his way back to the NHL this season.

Former Oilers Top Draft Pick Returning to the NHL?

The Buffalo Sabres acquired the fourth-overall pick in the NHL draft when they traded Byram, but might flip that pick for an impact player.

Sabres Might Flip No. 4 Pick from Byram Trade for Impact Player

Top 10 draft picks are the NHL's hottest commodity in trade talks, with Bowen Byram being the newest player at the forefront.

Blackhawks Emerging As Frontrunners in Sabres' Bowen Byram Trade Talks

Canes May Trade Nikishin

Per @DarrenDreger multiple teams have confirmed Carolina is considering trade involving Alexander Nikishin. 👀 The 24 year old pending RFA Defenseman had 33P in 81GP in the regular season and 1P in 17GP in Carolina's Cup run.

The Sharks aren't married to picking second overall if the right opportunity comes along.

Sharks Receiving "Legitimate Offers" In Competitive Trade Talks Involving Second Overall Pick

Blues trade forward in exchange for McMichael, Gastrin and D.C.'s 2026 1st round pick

Capitals Acquire Jordan Kyrou

Sharks send forward plus Kasper Halttunen, rights to Brandon Svoboda to Ottawa for No. 9 pick

Sens Trade for William Eklund

🍁 Leafs moving Knies? 🤔 Is Bob leaving Florida? 📲 Tap in for more analysis

Buy or Sell Latest NHL Rumors

Our full 32-player rankings ahead of the first round 📲

B/R's Final 2026 NHL Draft Big Board

🐀 Panthers' "rat pack" looks loaded 🤔 Could Matthews and Larkin be next? 📲 Tap in for more trade analysis

Winners and Losers of Tkachuk Trade 📊

Bleacher Report•2d

Flames Trade for Simon Nemec

Defenseman signs 5-yr, $7.25M AAV deal two weeks after Devils trade

Bettman says Austin and Houston are options for new team in Texas

NHL Investigating Expansion 🔎

Breaking down monster NHL deal 📲

Grading Brady Tkachuk Trade 🔠

If the Chicago Blackhawks make a big push for Matthew Knies, would that help get Connor Bedard signed to a new deal?

Blackhawks May See Trade With Maple Leafs as Secret to Extending Bedard

Edmonton announces new head coach

🚨 Oilers Hire Mike Babcock

'Wafer-thin margin separates' Toronto picking Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg (ESPN)

Leafs Split on No. 1 Pick

Checking in on latest buzz around Hellebuyck, Byram and more 📲

BS Meter on NHL Rumors 🌡️

Rumors on Larkin, Tuch and more 📲

Latest NHL Buzz👂

More moves on the horizon? Panthers make trade to ease financial limitations 📲

Grading Samoskevich Trade To Kraken 🔠

The Edmonton Oilers are making progress on a contract extension for defense man Connor Murphy. Expect an announcement soon.

Edmonton Oilers Sign Connor Murphy to a 5-Year Extension

Oilers Extending Connor Murphy

Connor Murphy is re-signing in Edmonton on a 5 year $4.1M AAV deal per @TSNRyanRishaug 💰 The 33 year old right handed defenseman was traded to Edmonton for a 2nd round pick at the 2026 Deadline 🔥

What could come next after Stanley Cup Final, Brady Tkachuk deal 📲

Top NHL Trade Rumors

Breaking down latest rumors around Red Wings star 📲

Dylan Larkin Trade Buzz 🐝

Bobby McMann is gone, and Maple Leafs fans are left wondering what might’ve been after he quickly broke out in Seattle.

The Maple Leafs Let a Good One Slip Away Too Easily?

Tkachuk Trade Reaction 😲

Instant takes on brothers teaming up after Panthers’ blockbuster deal

Senators receiving 3 first-round picks and 2030 2nd-round pick from Panthers

Panthers Land Brady Tkachuk

Kraken, Panthers Make Trade 🔁

Mackie Samoskevich is heading to the Seattle Kraken per @FriedgeHNIC for the 25th Overall pick in the 2026 Draft as well as a Conditional 2027 2nd. The 23 year old RFA had 12G-20A-32P in 77GP this season for the Panthers

Oilers Extend Jason Dickinson

Jason Dickinson has re-signed with the Oilers on a 5 YR 4M AAV contract. 💰 He alongside Colton Dach were traded to Edmonton at the 2026 deadline for Andrew Mangiapane and a 2027 1st.

Who could be on the move after the 2026 Stanley Cup Final? 📲

Updated NHL Trade Block Big Board

Sabres defenseman could be on the move amid NHL rumors 📲

Bo Byram Trade Destinations 📍

Why San Jose may want to consider moving back in draft

Should Sharks Trade No. 2 Pick?

🍁 Leafs add offense on the blue line ⛈️ Tampa has a hole in its defense 📲 Tap in for full deal analysis

Raddysh Trade Winners and Losers 📊

Browns Not Trading Shedeur

James Palmer reports Sanders has 'closed the gap' in QB competition

TRENDING ON B/R

1 Word for Every Team's Offseason 🗣️

Updated NHL Power Rankings 📊

Latest FA Buzz and Predictions 🔮

NHL Free-Agent Tracker ✍️

Bleacher Report1w

Biggest Overpays From Free Agency 🏦

Browns Not Trading Shedeur

TRENDING ON B/R

Florida Panthers Introduce Brady Tkachuk

1 Word for Every Team's Offseason 🗣️

NHL: MAY 08 Playoffs Second Round Golden Knights at Ducks

Updated NHL Power Rankings 📊

Latest FA Buzz and Predictions 🔮

NHL Free-Agent Tracker ✍️

Bleacher Report1w

Biggest Overpays From Free Agency 🏦