6. Jimmy Vesey – Harvard University
Jimmy Vesey is the youngest UFA in our top 10 at just 22 years old. It’s not easy to rank him as he’s obviously unproven, but his age and potential move him up higher on our list. After finishing…
8. Andrew Ladd – Chicago Blackhawks
Andrew Ladd was a fan favorite in Winnipeg and it wasn’t easy for them to trade Ladd at the deadline to the Blackhawks. But, after reportedly rejecting a six-year, $36 million contract offer, it made it a little easier…
9. Milan Lucic – Los Angeles Kings
The 27-year old (28 in June) Milan Lucic should probably be a little higher on the list, but due to the likelihood that he’ll be re-signing with the Kings, we’ve moved him down a little. If he does hit…
10. Alex Goligoski – Dallas Stars
Alex Goligoski has been a steady presence on the Stars blueline since being acquired during the 2010-11 season. His four-year, $18.4 million contract is one of three expiring contract from the Stars blueline. GM Jim Nill has stated he’d…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets offseason challenge will be to re-sign pending RFA defenseman Seth Jones. “I don’t anticipate any problems,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Monday. “We’ll find…
NHL Rumors: Bruins Looking For Dmen, Right Winger And A Backup
On the Boston Bruins ... Zack Cox: Cam Neely said that GM Don Sweeny and Loui Eriksson's agent spoke this week. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeny wasn't able to trade up at last year's draft to pick…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Radulov, Flyers and Bruins
On the Arizona Coytoes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes center Martin Hanzal is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. He's entering the last year of his five-year, $15.5 million contract. Before he was fired, Don Maloney…
NHL Rumors: GM and Coaching Notes
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes plan on moving quickly to fill their vacant GM position. “I wouldn’t be shocked if we have some form of an announcement next week or the week…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Coyotes, Senators and Flyers
On the Boston Bruins ... DJ Bean of WEEI: Zdeno Chara may be better served on a second pairing on a Cup contender, but unless there are some big changes this offseason, that is unlikely to happen in Boston next…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs and Bruins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Staples doesn't think the Oilers should trade Taylor Hall this offseason, but he looks at the pros and cons of such a move. Reasons to trade Hall. He isn't…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Flames and Blues
On the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Though he didn't play up to his $7 million a season contract, it's doubtful that the Bruins will trade Tuukka Rask this offseason. The Bruins…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Rangers, Habs, Flames, Panthers, Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Brennan thinks the Senators should got after Steven Stamkos if he becomes a free agent this offseason. The Senators need another top-line player, but if you trade for one,…
