NHL Rumors: Five of the Top Remaining UFA Wingers and Defensemen

A look at the top five remaining NHL free agent wingers and defensemen who are still looking for a contract for the 2024-25 NHL season.

Apr 30, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Nashville Predators defenseman Tyson Barrie (22) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Five remaining unrestricted NHL free agent wingers

Hunter Crowther of Daily Faceoff: A look at the top five free agent wingers that are still available.

James van Riemsdyk – Third/fourth-line winger who scored 12 and 11 goals in the past two seasons. 38 points in 71 games last season. He’s worth a one-year deal.

Tyler Johnson – Two-time Stanley Cup camp. Has dealt with injuries and inconsistency the past couple of seasons.

Kevin Labanc – Put up 56 points back in 2018-19 but hasn’t topped 33 since. Still not 30 years old.

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Mike Hoffman – Has played for five teams in the past five seasons. A six-time 20-goal who only scored 10 goals last season on a bad Sharks team. Plays a two-game and is okay with missing the odd game.

Max Pacioretty – If healthy he brings size and a two-way game. 11 power-play points in 47 games last year. The 35-year-old will be eyeing a team with a shot at the Stanley Cup.

Five remaining unrestricted NHL free agent defensemen

Hunter Crowther of Daily Faceoff: A look at the top five free agent defensemen that are still available.

Tyson Barrie – Had a disappointing season last year and was a healthy scratch for a good portion of the season. The right-handed offensive defenseman should get a one-year deal, but it may not be a contender.

Justin Schultz – A two-time Stanley Cup Champion, right-handed and can bring a bit of offense. A potential third-pairing defenseman.

Marco Scandella – Averaged only 12 and a half minutes a game over 65 games last season, five minutes below his career low. He’s 34 years old.

Kevin Shattenkirk – The offensive defenseman dropped to 24 points last season and averaged just under 16 minutes a game. A team looking for depth may come calling.

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Calen Addison – He’s only 24 years old and a former first-round pick. Was a rookie in 2022-23 and was fifth in D voting for the All-Rookie team. The Wild traded him to the Sharks and he put up 17 points in 72 games between the two teams last season. He could get a two-way deal from a non-contender.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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