Hlavaj won't receive a qualifying offer from Minnesota on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
As a result, Hlavaj will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Wednesday. He spent most of the 2025-26 campaign with AHL Iowa, where he posted a 7-11-4 record with a 3.28 GAA and an .887 save percentage across 22 appearances. Hlavaj also went 2-3 with a 3.56 GAA and a .908 save percentage in five outings for Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics.