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As of July 10, 2008 :: 6:58am ET
TOP 30 FREE AGENTS
 

With the free agent market well underway, TFP outlines some of the top unrestricted free agents available and the teams rumored to have interest in them.

If you'd like to check out all the UFAs and RFAs of the summer, click here.

 
No. PLAYER PLAYER INFO. SPECULATED TEAMS OF INTEREST STATUS
1. Marian Hossa Marian Hossa, RW
Arguably one of the most talented offensive players available this summer, Hossa will command a pretty penny.
2007-08: 72GP | 29G | 37A | 66PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $8,700,000
Pittsburgh, Boston, Montreal, San Jose, Chicago, Detroit, NY Rangers, Edmonton, Vancouver

Signed w/ DET

2. Mats Sundin Mats Sundin, C
The Maple Leafs' captain could find himself playing on another team next season, which might be a good thing.
2007-08: 74GP | 32G | 46A | 78PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $5,000,000
Toronto, Detroit, Montreal, NY Rangers, Vancouver Available
3. Joe Sakic Joe Sakic, C
If Sakic returns for another season, his agent told TFP he'll only play for the Avalanche. Sorry, 29 other teams.
2007-08: 44GP | 13G | 27A | 40PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $6,000,000
Colorado Available
4. Brian Campbell Brian Campbell, D
Speaking of the best, Campbell's arguably the most attractive defenseman on the market this summer.
2007-08: 83GP | 8G | 54A | 62PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $6,000,000
San Jose, New Jersey, NY Rangers, Chicago, Ottawa, Carolina, Atlanta, Florida, Toronto, Boston Signed w/ CHI
5. Kristian Huselius Kristian Huselius, RW
Despite a slow second-half, Huselius' offensive abilities will attract a lot of interest on the open market.
2007-08: 81GP | 25G | 41A | 66PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $5,000,000
Calgary, Atlanta, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Vancouver, Chicago, Columbus, Minnesota, NY Islanders, Signed w/ CBJ
6. Jaromir Jagr Jaromir Jagr, RW
Jagr's indicated that he could return next season, but it might only be with the Rangers. Nevertheless, teams will call.
2007-08: 82GP | 25G | 46A | 71PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,000,000
NY Rangers, Pittsburgh, Edmonton, Minnesota Signed in Russia
7. Cristobal Huet Cristobal Huet, G
The best goaltender available on the market, Huet will receive plenty of interest if the Capitals aren't able to re-sign him.
2007-08: 52GP | 32-14-6 record | 2.32GAA
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $5,500,000
Washington, Colorado (Chicago) Signed w/ CHI
8. Brian Rolston Brian Rolston, LW
A great two-way veteran forward, Rolston might be the odd-man out in Minnesota. This 35-year-old could double last year's salary.
2007-08: 81GP | 31G | 28A | 59PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,200,000
Minnesota, NY Rangers, Tampa Bay, New Jersey, Detroit, Pittsburgh Signed w/ NJ
9. Wade Redden Wade Redden, D
Redden won't be returning to Ottawa next season, which means he's ready to sign with another club this summer.
2007-08: 80GP | 6G | 32A | 38PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $5,000,000
Florida, NY Rangers, Phoenix, Edmonton Re-signed w/ NYR
10. Mark Streit Mark Streit, D
After a breakout season, Streit is for a nice raise. The Habs want him back, but he might ask for more than they're willing to pay.
2007-08: 81GP | 13G | 49A | 62PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,750,000
Montreal, Chicago, Columbus, Colorado, NY Islanders Re-signed w/ NYI
11. Ryan Malone Ryan Malone, RW
With his rights dealt to Tampa from Pittsburgh, the Lightning will try to lock up Malone before July 1.
2007-08: 77GP | 27G | 24A | 51PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $5,000,000
Pittsburgh, Columbus, Vancouver, Minnesota, Calgary, Edmonton, Florida, New Jersey, Tampa Bay, Toronto Signed w/ TB
12. Pavol Demitra Pavol Demitra, RW/C
Demitra's one of two of Minnesota's big free agents. The Wild might only have enough cash to re-sign one of them.
2007-08: 68GP | 15G | 39A | 54PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,500,000
Vancouver, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Florida, Edmonton, Atlanta, Columbus Available
13. Peter Forsberg Peter Forsberg, C
It looks like Foppa will be returning to the NHL next season, but will it be with Colorado? We'll soon find out.
2007-08: 9GP | 1G | 13A | 14PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $5,000,000
Colorado, Philadelphia Available
14. Brooks Orpik Brooks Orpik, D
The best physical, stay-at-home defenseman available this summer, Orpik is going to cash in as an unrestricted free agent.
2007-08: 78GP | 1G | 10A | 11PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,000,000
Pittsburgh, NY Rangers, Edmonton, Columbus, Washington Re-signed w/ PIT
15.

Dan Ellis

Dan Ellis, G
Ellis and the Predators appear to be having a hard time hammering out a deal. If he hits the open market, he'll attract much interest.
2007-08: 44GP | 23-10-11 record | 2.34GAA
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
Nashville, Colorado Re-signed w/ NAS
16. Ron Hainsey Ron Hainsey, D
After solid back-to-back seasons with the Blue Jackets, Hainsey's likely to receive a solid raise with someone.
2007-08: 78GP | 8G | 24A | 32PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
Columbus, Chicago, Buffalo, Carolina, Toronto, Atlanta, Detroit, New Jersey Signed w/ ATL
17. Markus Naslund Markus Naslund, RW
A lot of questions surround Naslund. Will he retire? Will he go back to the Canucks? Will he go elsewhere next season?
2007-08: 82GP | 25G | 30A | 55PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,000,000
Vancouver, Detroit, New Jersey, Dallas, NY Rangers, Pittsburgh, Atlanta Signed w/ NYR
18. Brendan Shanahan Brendan Shanahan, LW/RW
Shanahan, a valuable veteran, still has some fight left in him - or so he says - and he might join a new squad next season.
2007-08: 73GP | 23G | 23A | 46PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $2,500,000
NY Rangers, Detroit, Montreal, Vancouver Available
19. Vaclav Prospal Vaclav Prospal, LW/C
Prospal had yet another solid season, picking up 71 points. He could easily double his salary with a new team this summer.
2007-08: 80GP | 33G | 38A | 71PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,000,000
Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Calgary, Columbus, Florida, Vancouver Re-signed w/ TB
20. John-Michael Liles John-Michael Liles, D
Liles' tenure in Colorado might come to an end, and he'll be sought after by a few teams this July if he hits the open market.
2007-08: 81GP | 6G | 26A | 32PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
New Jersey, Boston, NY Islanders, Colorado, Buffalo, Columbus Re-signed w/ COL
21. Jose Theodore Jose Theodore, G
Theodore finally woke up this season and played well for the Avs in 07-08. The Avs want to re-sign him.
2007-08: 53GP | 28-21-4 record | 2.44GAA
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
Colorado, Washington Signed w/ WAS
22. Miroslav Satan Miroslav Satan, RW
Satan struggled this past season and should see his salary decrease this summer, if he opts to return to the NHL.
2007-08: 80GP | 16G | 25A | 41PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
New Jersey, Dallas, Atlanta (Pittsburgh) Signed w/ PIT
23. Rob Blake Rob Blake, D
With retirement a possibility, many hockey fans will keep a close eye on what Rob Blake does this summer.
2007-08: 71GP | 9G | 22A | 31PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,000,000
Los Angeles, Colorado, San Jose Signed w/ SJ
24. Sean Avery Sean Avery, RW
Avery, the league's ultimate pest, is having a hard-time getting a new deal with NYR and could play for another team in 07-08.
2007-08: 57GP | 15G | 18A | 33PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
NY Rangers, Dallas, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Pittsburgh Signed w/ DAL
25. Adam Foote Adam Foote, D
A stellar stay-at-home defenseman, Foote is expected to re-sign with the Avs or return to Columbus.
2007-08: 75GP | 1G | 15A | 16PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $4,000,000
Colorado, Columbus Re-signed w/ COL
26. Sergei Fedorov Sergei Fedorov, C/D
Alexander Ovechkin is hoping Fedorov doesn't retire and re-signs with the Capitals this July.
2007-08: 68GP | 11G | 30A | 41PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
Washington Signed w/ WAS
27. Olaf Kolzig Olaf Kolzig, G
Kolzig won't be back in Washington next year and could find himself as a backup elsewhere in the NHL.
2007-08: 54GP | 25-21-8 record | 2.91GAA
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,000,000
Atlanta, Vancouver, Tampa Bay, Detroit, Toronto Signed w/ TB
28. Brendan Morrison Brendan Morrison, C
Thanks to the injury-bug, Morrison didn't see much action this past season, and it looks like the Canucks are poised to move on.
2007-08: 39GP | 9G | 16A | 25PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $2,750,000
Vancouver, Columbus, Atlanta, Florida, Anaheim, Minnesota Signed w/ ANA
29. Brad Stuart Brad Stuart, D
Stuart's expressed his desire to re-sign with the Red Wings, and could ink a multi-year deal in the coming weeks.
2007-08: 72GP | 6G | 17A | 23PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $3,500,000
Detroit, Los Angeles Re-signed w/ DET
30. Michael Ryder Michael Ryder, RW
Ryder's time in Montreal appears to have come to an end. Teams will be hoping he can return to 30-goal form.
2007-08: 70GP | 14G | 17A | 31PTS
Est. 2008-09 Salary: $2,500,000
Pittsburgh, Edmonton, Tampa Bay, Vancouver (Boston) Re-signed w/ BOS

 

 

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