A list of unrestricted 2012 NHL free agent right wingers. We’ll continue to update the free agent list as the year goes on.
| Player | 2011-12 Team | 11-12 Cap Hit | Contract Notes |
| Brian Rolston | New York Islanders | $5,062,000 | |
| Shane Doan | Phoenix Coyotes | $4,550,000 | |
| Ales Hemsky | Edmonton Oilers | $4,100,000 | Re-signed with the Oilers. 2 years, $10 million |
| Teemu Selanne | Anaheim Ducks | $4,000,000 | Re-signing with Ducks |
| Brad Boyes | Buffalo Sabres | $4,000,000 | Signed with the Islanders. 1 year, $1 million |
| Jaromir Jagr | Philadelphia Flyers | $3,300,000 | Signed with the Stars. 1 year, $4.5 million |
| Ales Kotalik | Buffalo Sabres | $3,000,000 | |
| Jamie Langenbrunner | St. Louis Blues | $2,800,000 | Re-signed with the Blues. 1 year, $1.5 million cap hit |
| Milan Hejduk | Colorado Avalanche | $2,600,000 | Re-signed with the Avalanche. 1 year, $2 million. |
| David Jones | Colorado Avalanche | $2,500,000 | Re-signed with the Avalanche. 4 years, $16 million. |
| Mikael Samuelsson | Florida Panthers | $2,500,000 | Signed with the Red Wings. 2 years, $6 million |
| Eric Fehr | Winnipeg Jets | $2,200,000 | |
| Mike Knuble | Washington Capitals | $2,000,000 | |
| Todd Bertuzzi | Detroit Red Wings | $1,937,500 | Re-signed with the Red Wings. 2 years, $4.5 million. |
| Lee Stempniak | Calgary Flames | $1,900,000 | Re-signed with the Flames. 2 years, $5 million |
| Radek Dvorak | Dallas Stars | $1,500,000 | |
| JP Dumont | $1,333,000 | ||
| David Moss | Calgary Flames | $1,300,000 | Signed with the Coyotes. 2 years, $4.2 million |
| Jordin Tootoo | Nashville Predators | $1,250,000 | Signed with the Red Wings. 3 years, $5.7 million |
| P.A. Parenteau | New York Islanders | $1,250,000 | Signed with the Avalanche. 4 years, $16 million |
| Ian Laperriere | Philadelphia Flyers | $1,167,000 | Retired |
| Adam Burish | Dallas Stars | $1,150,000 | Signed with the Sharks. 4 years, $7.2 million |
| Tom Kostopoulos | Calgary Flames | $917,000 | |
| Scott Parse | Los Angeles Kings | $900,000 | |
| George Parros | Anaheim Ducks | $875,000 | Signed with the Panthers. 2 years , $1.9 million |
| Michael Carman | Washingon Capitals | $850,000 | Re-signed with the Capitals. 1 year, $525,000 |
| Krystopher Barch | Dallas Stars | $838,000 | Signed with the Devils. 2 years, $1.5 million |
| Arron Asham | Pittsburgh Penguins | $775,000 | Signed with the Rangers. 2 years, $2 million |
| Joey Crabb | Toronto Maple Leafs | $750,000 | Signed with the Capitals. 1 year , $950,000 |
| Byron Bitz | Vancouver Canucks | $700,000 | |
| Petr Sykora | New Jersey Devils | $650,000 | |
| Mark Parrish | Ottawa Senators | $650,000 | |
| Ryan Keller | Edmonton Oilers | $625,000 | |
| Ryan Shannon | Tampa Bay Lightning | $625,000 | |
| Joakim Lindstrom | Colorado Avalanche | $600,000 | |
| Trent Hunter | Los Angeles Kings | $600,000 | |
| Brian Willsie | Montreal Canadiens | $600,000 | |
| Brian McGrattan | Nashville Predators | $600,000 | Re-signed with the Predators. 1 year |
| Tim Conboy | Ottawa Senators | $600,000 | |
| Jason Williams | Pittsburgh Penguins | $600,000 | |
| Jonathan Cheechoo | St. Louis Blues | $600,000 | |
| Adam Hall | Tampa Bay Lightning | $600,000 | |
| Jay Rosehill | Toronto Maple Leafs | $600,000 | |
| Steve Pinizzotto | Vancouver Canucks | $600,000 | |
| Jordan Henry | Washington Capitals | $600,000 | Signed with the Ducks. 1 year, $600,000 |
| Jed Ortmeyer | Minnesota Wild | $585,000 | |
| Brad Staubitz | Minnesota Wild | $575,000 | Signed with the Ducks. 2 years, $1.275 million |
| Troy Bodie | Anaheim Ducks | $550,000 | |
| Tim Jackman | Calgary Flames | $550,000 | |
| Jamal Mayers | Chicago Blackhawks | $550,000 | |
| Jon Disalvatore | Minnesota Wild | $537,500 | |
| Brandon Segal | Chicago Blackhawks | $525,000 | |
| Brett McLean | Chicago Blackhawks | $525,000 | |
| Cam Paddock | Los Angeles Kings | $525,000 | |
| Cam Janssen | New Jersey Devils | $525,000 | Re-signed with the Devils. 1 year, $575,000. |
| Ben Guite | San Jose Sharks | $525,000 | |
| Michel Ouellet | Tampa Bay Lightning | $525,000 | |
| Mark Mancari | Vancouver Canucks | $525,000 | Signed with the Sabres. 1 year |
| Matt Ford | Washington Capitals | $525,000 | Signed with the Blues. 1 year, $575,000 |
| Stephen Gionta | New Jersey Devils | $512,500 | Re-signed with the Devils. 2 years, $1.125 million |
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