27 draft prospects have just become free agents: full list

PUBLICATION

Axel Williams
August 16, 2024 (2:09 PM)

SHARE THIS STORY

Every August 15th, NHL signing rights expire for teams with draft prospects who have not yet been given entry-level deals and are also done with their college careers.

This can be an anxiety-inducing time for the teams affected. However, 2024 has proven to be a special year as a whopping 27 players have become free agents. One of the most prominent is Rhett Pitlick who is with the Montreal Canadiens. You can check out the full list of prospects, down below.

"Jack Perbix (Anaheim Ducks)
Quinn Olson (Boston Bruins)
Liam Gorman (Chicago Blackhawks)
Cole Brady (Dallas Stars)
Cooper Moore (Detroit Red Wings)
Sam Stange (Detroit Red Wings)
Carter Berger (Florida Panthers)
Owen Lindmark (Florida Panthers)
Ben Meehan (Los Angeles Kings)
Rhett Pitlick (Montreal Canadiens)
Ty Smilanic (Montreal Canadiens)
Alexander Campbell (Nashville Predators)
Ethan Haider (Nashville Predators)
Bryce Brodzinski (Philadelphia Flyers)
Chase Yoder (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Alex Young (San Jose Sharks)
Nick Capone (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Eamon Powell (Tampa Bay Lightning)
McKade Webster (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Michael Koster (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Veeti Miettinen (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Carson Bantle (Utah Hockey Club)
Jack Malone (Vancouver Canucks)
Matthew Thiessen (Vancouver Canucks)
Ryder Donovan (Vegas Golden Knights)
Harrison Blaisdell (Winnipeg Jets)
Logan Neaton (Winnipeg Jets)"

It should be noted that all of these players can still sign with the teams that drafted them. However, there is always a chance for other teams to swoop in and sweep one of these future stars off of their feet.

Do you believe any of these players are future superstars in the National Hockey League? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.

Source: Pro Hockey Rumors
List Of Draft Rights Expiring August 15