On the top 25 NHL Free Agents …
25. Michael Grabner – Toronto Maple Leafs
24. Matt Martin – New York Islanders
23. Shane Doan – Arizona Coyotes
22. James Reimer – San Jose Sharks
21. Radim Vrbata – Vancouver Canucks
20. David Perron – Anaheim Ducks
19. Darren Helm – Detroit Red Wings
18. Kris Russell – Dallas Stars
17. Dan Hamhuis – Vancouver Canucks
16. Eric Staal – New York Rangers
15. Alexander Radulov – KHL
14. Troy Brouwer – St. Louis Blues
13. Brian Campbell – Florida Panthers
12. Jason Demers – Dallas Stars
11. Frans Nielsen – New York Islanders
10. Andrew Ladd – Chicago Blackhawks
9. Jimmy Vesey – Buffalo Sabres
8. Mikkel Boedker – Colorado Avalanche
7. David Backes – St. Louis Blues
6. Loui Eriksson – Boston Bruins
5. Keith Yandle – Florida Panthers
4. Alex Goligoski – Arizona Coyotes
3. Kyle Okposo – New York Islanders
2. Milan Lucic – Los Angeles Kings
1. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning
On the top 10 NHL Free Agents …
Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report: Richardson looks at the top 10 free agents and some potential landing spots for them.
10. Alex Goligoski – Coyotes, Bruins and Panthers
9. Mikkel Boedker – Ducks, Sabres, Devils, Kings and Canadiens
8. Frans Nielsen – Red Wings, Coyotes, Wild, and Flyers
7. Andrew Ladd – Ducks, Kings and Canucks
6. Kyle Okposo – Devils, Bruins and Canadiens
5. David Backes – Coyotes, Wild, Bruins and Devils
4. Loui Eriksson – Canucks, Canadiens, Devils, Sabres and Ducks
3. Keith Yandle – (posted before trade to Florida) Bruins, Sabres and Stars
2. Milan Lucic – Canucks, Oilers, Kings and Sabres
1. Steven Stamkos – Maple Leafs, Red Wings, and Sabres
On the Washington Capitals …
Craig Custance: Teams are calling the Capitals about RFA Marcus Johansson. The Capitals would like to sign him and talks continue.
Chuck Gormley: GM Brian MacLellan said they’ll be sending qualifying offers to Marcus Johansson, Dmitry Orlov, Tom Wilson, Michael Latta.
Stephen Whyno: MacLellan hopes to get Johansson signed before they go to salary arbitration. His salary cap number and the salary cap will affect a lot.
Chuck Gormley: Things would have to fall into place for the Capitals to re-sign Jason Chimera before the start of free agency.
Tom Gulitti: MacLellan wants to upgrade their bottom-six. They have some players that they could target in free agency or in trade.
Stephen Whyno: MacLellan said there is a normal amount of trade talk, with six or seven teams looking to get something done.
