With the NHL season still on pause until July, the NHL and NHLPA had to decide what to do with contracts that were due to expire on June 30. Due to the unique circumstances with COVID-19, the season will continue to go onward past that date.
It was expected, but CapFriendly is reporting that a tentative agreement on contracts has been agreed upon by the NHLPA and NHL.
The contracts are expected to be extended to late October or early November:
So that means anyone on a contract that's set to expire, regardless of expiring status, will remain under contract until the season is complete.