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As of
July 10, 2008 :: 6:58am ET
TOP 30 FREE AGENTS |
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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.
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No. |
PLAYER |
PLAYER INFO. |
SPECULATED TEAMS
OF INTEREST |
STATUS |
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1. |
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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 |
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2. |
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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 |
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3. |
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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 |
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4. |
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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 |
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5. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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8. |
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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 |
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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 |
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10. |
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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 |
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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 |
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12. |
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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 |
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13. |
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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 |
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14. |
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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 |
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15. |
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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 |
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16. |
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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 |
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17. |
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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 |
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18. |
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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 |
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19. |
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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 |
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20. |
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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 |
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21. |
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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 |
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22. |
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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 |
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23. |
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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 |
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24. |
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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 |
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25. |
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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 |
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26. |
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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 |
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27. |
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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 |
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28. |
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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 |
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29. |
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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 |
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30. |
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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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