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NHL Free Agency: Ten Players with Extension Options Could Stay Off Market

The 2027 NHL free‑agent pool is unusually thin, with many players opting for contract extensions instead of testing the market. Ten players hold extension options that could net them sizable salaries on July 1, effectively keeping them off the open market.

Among them are prolific wingers and veteran defensemen, whose decisions will directly influence team salary‑cap planning. Analysts warn that these extensions may curb trade activity and free‑agent movement ahead of the upcoming season.

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