1. Jacob Trouba (Defenseman – Winnipeg Jets)
Jacob Trouba - Defenseman 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $894,167 Age: 22 Drafted: 9th overall in 2012 The 2012 first rounder stepped into the Jets lineup as a 19-year-old after leaving the U. of Michigan and has been strong…
2. Sami Vatanen (Defenseman – Anaheim Ducks)
Sami Vatanen - Defenseman 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $1,262,500 Age: 24 Drafted: 106th overall in 2009 The 24-year-old Finn led the Ducks in defenseman scoring for the second straight year, but is likely the odd man out in…
3. Tyson Barrie (Defenseman – Colorado Avalanche)
Tyson Barrie - Defenseman 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $2,600,000 Age: 24 Drafted: 64th overall in 2009 One of the NHL’s top offensive defensemen, Barrie has scored 10 or more goals each of the last three seasons and will…
4. Marcus Johansson (Forward – Washington Capitals)
Marcus Johansson - Forward 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $3,750,000 Age: 25 Drafted: 24th overall in 2009 The 25-year-old Swede was awarded $3.75 Million in salary arbitration last summer after posting his first 20 goal season. Johansson’s offensive totals…
5. Frederik Andersen (Goaltender – Anaheim Ducks)
Frederik Andersen - Goaltender 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $1,150,000 Age: 26 Drafted: 87th overall in 2012 The big Danish netminder was the go-to guy during the Ducks 2015 run to the Western Conference Final, split duties with 22-year-old…
6. Matt Dumba (Defenseman – Minnesota Wild)
Matt Dumba - Defenseman 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $894,167 Age: 21 Drafted: 7th overall in 2012 Minnesota’s 2012 top pick had a breakout offensive season, with 10 goals and 16 assists in 81 games in the final year of his…
7. Andrew Shaw (Forward – Chicago Blackhawks)
Andrew Shaw - Center 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $2,000,000 Age: 24 Drafted: 139th overall in 2011 The Hawks continue to move players out when cap space becomes an issue and that may be the case once again this…
8. Ryan Strome (Forward – New York Islanders)
Ryan Strome- Right Wing 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $863,333 Age: 22 Drafted: 5th overall in 2011 The Isles fifth overall pick in 2011 took a major step back after scoring 50 points two years ago. The 22-year-old Strome…
9. Kevin Hayes (Forward – New York Rangers)
Kevin Hayes - Center 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $900,000 Age: 23 Drafted: 24th overall in 2010 The 24-year-old Boston College product opted for unrestricted free agency instead of signing with Chicago after his senior season. Hayes scored 17 goals…
10. Valeri Nichushkin (Forward – Dallas Stars)
Valeri Nichushkin - Right Wing 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $925,000& Age: 21& Drafted: 10th overall in 2013 The big Russian winger impressed many with a 34-point rookie campaign as an 18-year-old, but a hip injury and surgery to…
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban
On the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban ... Presse Canadienne in the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin once again said he not shopping P.K. Subban around the league, but will listen to any offers that come in. “I do…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos
On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…