An Early Look at Key UFAs and RFAs to be Signed This Summer

Hey all and I want to discuss players due to get shiny new contracts this summer. I did pick and choose as there are a lot of names on the overall list.
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[@kurtwpg]

We need to prepare ourselves for Pavelski possibly playing in the NHL another 5 years.

[@theramplocal]

Dude I had no idea he is 39, guy is a beast! I hope he pulls a Tom Brady and plays at a top level into his mid 40s

[@mattgrassi5293]

As a sharks fan I’d love to see it

[@Peksisarvinen]

Reinhart living off that Barkov buff that earned Huberdeau that 84 mil extension.

[@theramplocal]

Lol funny bc it's true. Sam Reinhart is going to get paid imo

[@astroking3290]

Agreed, Id stay far from this guy

[@FM19964]

Reinhart is a risky signing for any team in the league. Out of nowhere he’s a 50 goal scorer

[@jonmel]

Raymond is increasing his bag every game especially last 3 weeks

[@crykamikaze]

At first I thought what Raymond's play will suffer more without Larkin. But in reality everyone except Raymond plays terribly without Detroit's Captain

[@lolo27234]

I mean remember huberdeau was damn good in Florida moved and became a total bust

[@captbloodbeard]

As a Wings fan, I'd be happy if both Raymond and Seider get around $8 mil each for 8 seasons. If Steve can lock either of them up for under that, I'll be impressed. Anything $9 and over I'll consider an overpayment. I really hope both boys want the 8 year deal and not a bridge deal. A bridge deal could seriously bite us in the ass hard.

[@davidkruse4030]

Sieder isn’t worth that

[@jeremyballuff3634]

I think Vegas will find a way to keep Marchessault around. He is very important to this team. He could probably get a bigger raise with another team but if they offer some sort of no-trade/movement clause, I think it’d be worth it for him to stay. He’s got like four kids and almost all of them have been raised here. Kelly McCrimmon is going to have a busy offseason. Stephenson, Carrier, Amadio, and Hanifin are all UFAs in addition to Marchy, plus RFAs Dorofeyev and Korczak.

[@connorbrechbill6516]

Career year aside, Reinhart has been well over a ppg player during his time in Florida. That alone makes him worth resigning. He may not pot 50+ next season. But if he pots 35+ and finishes the season with 85+ points consistent, then he’s worth an extension.

[@Deenaziamazinjg14]

By well over ppg do you mean 231 games played and 232 points?

[@FM19964]

He’s going to be asking over 8m for multiple years and he’s not worth that

[@connyjohnson855]

Raymond works hard and if he can keep up what he's doing now he's going to get the big money.

[@klompsauce]

Razor has taken a step this year, looks like another, he’s proving that 4th overall pick correct

[@TheLarknessMonster]

Yeah man Raymond and Seider are just phenomenal. Detroit hasn't had a defensemen this good or with this much potential since Lidstrom or Kronwall. Seider kinda plays a game that mixes both if their styles. He reminds me of a more offensive Konstantinov. And Raymond best winger we've had since prior to 08 tbh. Cuz even though Zetterberg and Datsyuk played on same line often, they both played center too.

[@bartsanders1553]

​@@TheLarknessMonsterHow bout Vladdy turning 57 yesterday! Glad the boys got him a win.

[@ScarecrOmega]

@@klompsauceI guess Yzerman is eating his words now after complaining about his draft position but that 4th pick has been good enough to be a #2 pick if re-drafted now.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

​@@ScarecrOmega Or even #1.

[@mirkokraovac9068]

If old man Killorn, who was never a sniper in this league, can get $6.25 at 33, there’s no reason for Toffoli to take $5. Obviously Killorn is one of the curious overpayments in history (you don’t overpay just for the character), regardless the market is set. O Reilly took way less than Killorn for some reason. Toffoli shouldn’t.

[@twerps1]

I think Raymond deserves a big deal, he keeps stepping up big with Larkin out. That fight in practice during the March slump shows he has a lot of passion for this team doing well.

[@coreywilliams6390]

I think Vancouver has got to keep trying to sign Hronek. He is a great pair for Hughes. Vancouver has suffered with mediocre D for years, so I think they have to keep it as a priority now.

[@jacked6]

But at right price.

[@coreywilliams6390]

@@jacked6 I would even be okay if they overpaid a bit. Don’t sign Lindholm, or a couple of the other free agents if it means you keep Hronek. Hopefully some Abbotsford players can fill in some depth next year for cheap.

[@JarradBruessel32]

It's why yzerman traded hronek. He knew hronek was going to command a lot.

[@jacked6]

@@coreywilliams6390 you have to be careful. He plays with Quinn Hughes as well so that is his benefit.

[@jonmendelson1104]

Minor correction. Pavelski's cap hit is 3.5M, but that excludes 2M in performance bonuses which he hit by playing 20 games, so he was paid 5.5M, it's just that 2M of it can be deferred to next season.

[@obey2dmax]

When Vilardi was traded, Kings fans knew it cleared out some more playing time for QB, and so far, this year had been a revelation.

[@quag311]

“Even God’s tired of hearing about [Buffalo in the playoffs].” Accurate.

[@SharksOregon]

Love this kind of video, thanks as always

[@rafaeluryayev7174]

How is half the board not half-covered in Hurricanes labels?

[@heathclark318]

I think he ran out of the same Hurricane magnets lol

[@ultimate8550]

I thought the same thing when I first looked haha. He has a few other guys listed under Skjei.

[@jceggert7163]

Seider will get at minimum Jake Sanderson type money likely more probably closer to dahlin.

[@davidkruse4030]

Sender is overrated

[@m4t67u]

Habs : we’ll gladly take him off your hands. I’d give him even $9M

[@bartsanders1553]

Remember when Boston signed Martin Lapointe 3/$5M? I was really glad Holland didn't resign him after his 30 goal season.

[@ScarecrOmega]

27* but yeah, his stock was high after that career year and I knew he wouldn't repeat it again.

[@JPMadden]

It was even worse: 4 years at $5 million each. I was not happy about that signing. At least the lost 2004-05 season killed the last year of the contract.

[@davidkruse4030]

There was no cap at that time it wouldn’t have mattered if he did resign at that rate

[@JPMadden]

@@davidkruse4030 At the time of the Lapointe signing, the Bruins were in the longest stretch of sustained mediocrity or worse they've had between now and the 1960s before Orr and Esposito arrived. There was a strong opinion held by fans that Jeremy Jacobs was content to have a team just good enough to sell out the building, rather than spending more for a Cup contender. Lapointe had just had a career year, but he seemed like an unwise choice for opening the purse strings.

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

This year for the Canes feels like the year the Avs won the cup, a bunch of people needing raises and going all in at the deadline, they will look alot different next year they have to get the job done this year

[@kashitumbapura6691]

As a Canes fan, I think one of the reasons we brought in Orlov is because we knew Pesce and Skjei were likely gone this summer. Although not immediately, we still have Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow to bring up eventually. I also think Teravainen is also gone, especially if that means we can make a Guentzel contract work. I love Tuevo but Gentzel clearly makes more of a in game impact. We are defintley resigning Jarvis and likely we resign Necas although that is one I could see we let go.

[@JayCeeEmm]

I completely agree I really hope we keep necas I think he can get even better

[@canesfan1526]

Don already said that’s why he brought Orlov in. Canes have Blake, Morrow, Suzuki as pieces they can bring in next year on cheap deals if they need to pad the lineup and pay the top guys. Don’t think it will be that hard to get everyone to stay especially if a cup happens

[@Vojtas35]

@@canesfan1526 I am genuinly curious what makes you think winning the cup would make the negotiations easier? In any case, this offseason is truly going to be interesting for Canes, considering there is also Chatfield (UFA) and TDA (UFA) pending meaning we only have 3 roster defensemen under contract for next season, after which all 3 are also UFAs so next years offseason is gonna be equally "fun". Edit: specified roster defensemen

[@canesfan1526]

@@Vojtas35 a cup win validates the canes as a winner. So the guys like Aho, Freddie, Staal who all took less last year in hopes of winning can show to others that yah this does work. Makes the pitch to Guentzel easier that hey while he might not get 9/10 he can get 8x8 here to play for a champ. Makes it easier to sign the college players who now see they can join a cup champion. Guys like Teuvo maybe take a pay cut to stay in Carolina knowing they will be competing. Also with a cup guys like Staal and Burns possibly consider retirement which opens a lot of cap space for the team.

[@Vojtas35]

​@@canesfan1526 Would love to share your optimism. I guess it will inevitably come down to how we fare in playoffs, who will be willing to take team friendly discount and who wants to get paid. In case of Jake I am very cautious, expecting stupid money with even stupider term offered by someone that Canes wouldnt (and shouldnt) match.

[@SFLET-up9ll]

Braden Schneider is a RFA this up coming year. Now getting first pair minutes, (Trouba, Lindgren injuries).

[@dylanmilks]

You didn't mention Dylan DeMelo and Brendan Dillion from the Jets. Both guys are solid, very consistent, and reliable.

[@wild_insomnia]

but they are not the most prominent,that video could not last forever while mentioning everyone.And hey,who cares about Winnipeg ?

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Great Video, as usual, Shannon

[@jeff2370]

They are all going to Toronto!

[@mrgreekgm754]

1967

[@user-yt9gy4wp7b]

Back to back world series has entered the chat 🎉

[@VGKDean]

I will be surprised if Marchessault doesn’t get an extension. It will have to be a team friendly deal however. I guess it’s a question if a larger amount is worth uprooting the family? I’m surprised you didn’t list Hanafin as he will also be a UFA.

[@petermelville5524]

Carolina looks fantastic with G and K aboard, two new top six point-producing elite players.

[@thepiratecats801]

Razor and Mo are both 8x8 or 8x9 players currently.

[@Marty-72]

Loveee these kind of videos thanks alot 🍻 🏒🏒

[@patrickn594]

Can you please do a video on the Golden Knights struggles?

[@user-pg5sz2vn1w]

i would love for the avs to get mitts locked in for 8 years 5-6m per year. i think he can be an 80 point guy in Colorado and he fills that 2c hole perfectly. I hope they find a way to keep drouin and walker too but idk if they can, especially if landy comes back.

[@distanttravelers]

LOL he is gonna want 7 at least

[@user-pg5sz2vn1w]

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[@WillTrickshotForFood]

Stammer is in good shape and doesn’t use his speed and youth to score. I think he will be like Pavelski as he gets older

[@acs78393]

He's struggled mightily 5 v 5 this year but obviously still a PP savant. As long as Stamkos isn't looking for a huge payday he'll probably stick with Tampa. If Stammer and Lightning management agree to something similar to the Pavelski contract(s) in Dallas I think that would work for both sides.

[@richardsteiner1729]

I cannot envision seeing Stamkos in a jersey other than a Lightning jersey.

[@davidkruse4030]

@@richardsteiner1729better start envisioning

[@nugbuds5026]

thank you

[@grandtheftautoandstuff3744]

Remeber one thing about pavelski he’s older than Marc Andre flurey. It’s absolutely incredible how pavelski still plays this good. If he doesn’t retire he’ll get another contract

[@TracyJean1972]

There’s only one player older than Pavelski in the NHL (name escapes me at the moment). If Pavelski still wants to play, Dallas will give him a one year contract.

[@TheFusionmix]

​@@TracyJean1972Mark Giordano is the only one I think

[@TracyJean1972]

@@TheFusionmix YES! That’s it!

[@dennis2376]

Thank you.

[@joestrunk9663]

OMG thank you D-men that can keep the crease cleaned out a must for a contending team!

[@petermelville5524]

So much talent on this list!

[@heathclark318]

So many big time decisions to make for many teams... Hanafin is a big one likely moving East (Boston) Lindholm is a good 2C that will command interest. Duchene may stay in Dallas as he is still getting 3m plus for 4? more years from Nashville.

[@CanesGunners]

Pain. This list is a real head scratcher man.

[@hockey582004]

Even the Lord would find THGs humor entertaining, excellent video and work as always, never stop being you!

[@mattrenn32]

How are avs gonna handle resigning Drouin too?

[@ApolloandZak]

Stammer(34) is similar in stats/age this year to Scheifele (31 and 8.5M) and Marchand (35 and 6.125M). However, closer/better to Marchand in accomplishments. Being in Tampa will allow for no-tax /home discount. My guess is 6.125M for 3 years.

[@troublishone]

Marchy took a hometown discount, unless stammer is willing to take that large of a discount theres no shot he signs for that.

[@rt-rd5of]

Reinhart is another Huberdeau

[@teapea8184]

Eh, not really. He does get a lot from the playstyle that Florida does and utilizes him. But he is a really versatile player compared to Hubie. Not 9M+ mil worth versatile though.

[@brandontong759]

Panthers need Huby back

[@brandontong759]

Reinhart works well in Florida tho I’ll give you that

[@teapea8184]

@@brandontong759Not at that cap hit and term..

[@johnthiel7422]

Raymond will be an interesting story. A whole lot of upside at 22 years old.

[@otakumusprime7745]

It'll be interesting to see what Dallas does, especially if they win a cup. They have a ton of UFAs and RFAs. I can see them moving on from Hakenpaa, Smith (I'd like to see him stay, he has good hustle), maaaaybe Wedgewood to make room for Murray (who's an RFA) or Porier. Duchene has been fantastic, the line with him, Marchment, and Seguin has been their best line some nights (when they're all healthy), he seems to like playing in Dallas. I'd REALLY like him to stay but I don't know if that happens. Steel's another RFA, he's been very solid, I could see it going either way with him. Harley is going to get paid. I do wonder, if Dallas wins it all, does Pavelski retire? But unless that happens I imagine he sticks around (can't leave Johnston homeless lol). Dellandrea is an arbitration eligible RFA. I can't fully recall what that means but I think he'd benefit from a change of scenery.

[@mchaseross13]

1) Murray is not getting called up. His performance has slipped in Cedar Park, and he’s fallen out of favor. 2) The Stars have the ability to sign Harley, Tanev, Pavelski, and Duchene, but it would require some cap gymnastics. I expect Suter to be bought out. Faksa and Dadonov will likely be traded. Hakanpaa will not be re-signed. Pavelski likely will take another pay cut, and that’s okay. I don’t see him signing for anything over $2M, but it will have performance bonuses. Duchene is looking at $6M AAV. Harley and Tanev will be tougher. I think the Stars have to try and lock Harley down long term, and I see him getting a little bit more than Lindell got when he was signed long term. Tanev is looking at $4.5M AAV. Dellandrea is likely gone. 3) Wedgewood could actually get re-signed for similar money. His stats are not helping his case, but I don’t think it’s his fault personally. 4) With Bourque and Bichsel still to come up and so much cap space freeing up in 2025, I see no signs of the Stars slowing down. Seguin’s deal comes off the books two years later, and the cap will be substantially higher. More good times are coming in Dallas!

[@mchaseross13]

Also, Pavelski isn’t leaving DFW even if he retires. There have already been discussions about having him in a player development or front office role. His family is deeply rooted in Dallas now with his son playing for Dallas Stars Elite.

[@otakumusprime7745]

@@mchaseross13 How long have fans been asking for Suter to get bought out? I highly doubt that happens now (especially since he's actually been pretty decent lately when he's with Lundkvist). Speaking of, Lundkvist is another player that's an RFA next season, and I think Dallas needs to hold onto him for how he's been looking lately and how much they paid to get him. Who is going to take Faksa and/or Dadanov? Tanev is a pure rental. Very sceptical of them keeping him around after this season. I think Duchene would maaaybe take less than that since he's still getting paid by Nashville. He seems to gel with the other players and seems to like the team/the city. Could just be wishful thinking on my part. I'll definitely concur that the future looks very bright for the Stars!

[@mchaseross13]

1) I’m not asking the Stars to buy Suter out. That’s just what needs to be done to make the money work if they want to re-sign Tanev. I’d MUCH rather have Tanev than Suter given the depth at LD the Stars have. Nils isn’t going anywhere given what Nill gave up for him. I agree he’s been fantastic with Suter and am one of the biggest advocates for him. However, I don’t think it’s a necessity to have Suter as his partner. He’s been good with Harley too, and Harley would move to the second pair if Tanev gets re-signed. Lindell and Bichsel can play on the 3rd pair because Bichsel is a RD even though he’s a left shot. 2) Faksa and Dadonov are both desirable for teams trying to hit the cap floor. A mid-season trade made no sense for either of them, but the offseason would be no problem with each of them having a year left on their deals. Ultimately, the Stars have options with the direction they want to go. I personally think keeping Tanev and Duchene is essential for future success, but I’d be okay letting them go if we can find quality replacements for less money.

[@manbo1213]

Have to think Jarvis is priority #1 for the Canes this offseason. Then 1 of the 2 defenseman. Then probably 1 of Necas or Guentzel

[@Xerxsion]

Pretty sure they paid Orlov that high amount of money because they’re preparing to let both of Pesce and Skjei walk as UFAs. Jarvis definitely will be priority #1 and I think it’s very possible that they can keep both of Guentzel and Necas too if they cheapen up on contracts at the bottom of the lineup.

[@ericgrosskurth2729]

Didn't even mention Chatfield. I would keep him over both of the defensemen he listed

[@manbo1213]

@@ericgrosskurth2729 I tend to agree

[@bdonaghu]

I really hope Buffalo just gives UPL a max term contract. I bet an 8 year, $4-$5 million contract would do it.

[@HarryRiceHockey]

No chance he gets less than 7 million on an 8-year deal, this isn't EA NHL lmao

[@bdonaghu]

@@HarryRiceHockey that's approaching Vasy/Shesterkin level money. No way UPL makes at or over $7 million after just one good season 🤣 otherwise Kevyn Adams is way overspending.

[@HarryRiceHockey]

@@bdonaghu I mean to be fair UPL has been a beast in net since December or January, he's among the league's best goalies he's just not getting the goal support from his team. He's well deserving of that money ten-fold to me. I'd give him that easy. Especially with the stacked blue line the Sabres now have, if they could figure their shit out they'd probably be in a playoff spot right now.

[@matthewbenvenuti4754]

@@bdonaghuthe fact you think UPL would even consider taking 4-5 mil for a max term contract is straight delusional. If the sabres offer him a max term he’s getting no less than 7 mil a year. Hes been one of the best goaltenders in the league since December the fact you think he would do that is wild man. I say this as respectfully as possible. You need to stop comparing ea nhl contracts to real life contracts lol. UPL knows that with his play since December he will be a top goalie in the entire league for years to come so he wouldn’t go sign a contract at 4-5 mil for max. I can see him taking a 4-5 mil contract for like 2-3 years though just to prove he’s legit.

[@254zero]

UPL should fire his agent if they agree to 8 years $4.

[@user-xg8ig6zx5r]

Why did you not add Montour to the FLO list? Or Hanifin on VGK?

[@Indybone]

Even if VGK doesn’t make the playoffs, they HAVE to re sign Marchy. He’s a trooper

[@rafestanage6846]

An interesting video would be to take a look at UFAs who sign contracts after putting up career years

[@jejsemin33]

Hronek is an interesting one. I think he benefits a lot from playing with Hughes, about 2/3 of his assists are secondary assists. He also has not been playing as well in the second half of the season. If he wants more than Hughes long term (say 8x8) I would have to say trade him. He's been great for us, but I just don't think he has been as dominant to justify a contract like that.

[@mattl2642]

Part of the reason Yzerman was so inclined to trade him was the fact that he was expecting 8+ in all of their negotiations b4 the trade. Can't imagine his counting stats going up and his price tag going down.

[@Afeeling]

Kuch is the best player of lightning history, I swear💯

[@klompsauce]

I think their best player ever is HC in Montreal

[@bodhithomas5684]

@@klompsauceKuch is better, with all respect to 26.

[@jesperfast7747]

As a canes fan I can only pray for Don Waddell this summer

[@baboof2318]

As a Canes fan, I imagine both Skjei and Pesce are gone. With Orlov getting paid as much as he is and the defensive log jam in the AHL, keeping them just doesn’t make sense. As for the forwards, at least one of them is gone as Jarvis on the 3rd line just doesn’t make any sense. It’ll likely be Guentzal, but honestly I almost rather they keep him and let Necas go. Teravainen hasn’t been amazing since the first year back to relevance, but he’s such a fundamental core part of the team that it’s hard to imagine him leaving.

[@merz5050]

Do you think one of them land in Washington?

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

The Nucks need to keep Hronek. But I don't know about 8x8...

[@jamesruscheinski8602]

sign short term to see if performance continues?

Vancouver only has two NHL blueliners signed past July. I really hope they can extend Hronek. Gonna have to do some juggling.

P.S., Elias Lindholm is looking to be a rather expensive rental.

[@billwest69]

I was hoping Jalen Chatfield would be mentioned. He is making league minimum. I think he is a very solid defenseman. I am an Avalanche and Kraken fan but do like Carolina also. I don't see how the Hurricanes can sign him. I am hoping that the Kraken go for him. In my mind, he would be as good as at least half their current blue line

[@jeffa.7618]

Toffoli wants term, thats why NJ couldnt resign him. Doubt we see a 1-2 yr deal with any team. Big off-season for Carolina, too.

[@headsuphockeypodcast2707]

We wanted to keep Toffoli but the long term is what Tyler wanted. It would have messed up Hameenaho, and Gritsyuk’s timeline coming over to NJ in 1-2 seasons

[@dbassman27]

It will be interesting to see what happens with Samsonov this summer. I don't think Toronto will be able to resign him.

[@aaronbartman2997]

Isn’t Seider an RFA?

[@swaggyg8830]

Canes fan. Pesce is awesome and one of the most underrated guys in the NHL. Would be very sad to see him go. All in this year, baby! Win a fockin' cup, eh!!!

[@254zero]

I really hope buffalo and UPL can come to an agreement on a fair contract.

[@paulaustin9714]

Stammer isn't going anywhere

[@user-xg8ig6zx5r]

TML has to get at least 1 of the top Right hand defense off the UFA list or they are in trouble. Either Montour, Demelo, Roy, Pesce, Tanev or even Chatfield.

[@mmaguire0601]

any outside RFA contract offers this year?

[@Xerxsion]

Jarvis and Raymond likely going to get fairly similar deals, I assume shorter term so they can really cash out when they hit their primes at 25y/o

[@volodja99]

Jarvis is waaaaaaay better player than Raymond. All round beast.

[@Xerxsion]

@@volodja99 I do agree with that, Jarvis is an elite 200ft that plays in all situations. PP1, PK1 and not Line 1. Rare to find such a complete player that’s skilled and also plays a physical game. Slight shades of Brad Marchand without the Ratty stuff perhaps?

[@nolananderson4782]

How much do you think Byfield gets? I think Blake's opening offer is 8x8, but I think we're gonna get up to at least 8x9 because he can point to PLD's contract and say he's clearly better

[@fistmcstrongpunch2776]

Wow what an offseason for Carolina

[@dennybarlau8065]

Regarding Minnesota GUENTZEL is coming home, he's a Minnesota boy thru and thru

[@dps0610]

Carolina has so many hard deals to make. All their D aren't counting numbers players, but are top of class defensive metric guys. Slavin is a top 10 D in the league, but his counting numbers make it look like it should be an easy deal. Same with Pesce.

[@BarnJ]

I hope Boston keeps Sway and Ullmark and pays them each $5M. With the expected $4M cap increase and some moves, that allows them to keep the tandem together and use the additional $2.5M-$3M to sign a middle 6 center. Poitras will be a 1st line center in a couple years. Zacha is a solid 2C, and Coyle can jump back down to 3C where he really shines.

[@talex001]

What do you think the Wings will do with Kane?

[@JarradBruessel32]

They better not resign him. He is going to ask for a lot and the team factually as a whole plays worse in games he plays in. The couple of games they have won recently, he has played fewer minutes than the 8 they have lost in their last 10 games.

[@alexgeraci3258]

I’m gonna be honest about the UPL Buffalo contract situation. Kevin Adams and the sabers want Levi to be there guy. I see a bridge deal for UPL until Levi is ready to be the starter.

[@ilznidiotic]

It'd be tough to see Duchene go, but Pavs and Harley are the priorities. Can't imagine a Stars team without Pavs, and the thought of going back to the OT play we had before Harley is... *shudders*.

[@TracyJean1972]

I hate to say it, but I agree. But I’d love if Nill could find a way to keep all three…

[@Joe_Ma99]

Hard Disagree. I love him but Pavs looks like his hands are starting to go which is a sign that his age catching up to him. He’s been turning the puck over, fumbling pucks, not catching passes clean ect. He has never been a fast skater but he looks even slower than normal this year. That 1st line looked great with Wyatt and now that bourque is ready be called up too, It doesn’t make much sense to prioritize pavs over duchene.

[@christopherkuzek9816]

lol 4 canes logos thats gonna be interesting

[@rodbelding9523]

It's not even gonna shock me if Pittsburgh signs Guentzel and brings him right back, because I guarantee Crosby wants him back on his wing.

[@BigSilly997]

PESCE to CALGARY!!!!....you started it Shannon.

[@gabrielrockman]

As a Capitals fan, I hope that we sign McMichael to a 5 year deal in between what Protas and Sandin received, so around 20 million for 5 years. That's really the only big move the Capitals still need to make for next season.

[@odelljl]

Best Tampa Bay Lightning player ever discussion also needs to include St. Louis...

[@MrMorrowman]

Sutters contract is finally up and thatmoney can go towards Harley. Go Stars!!!

[@marzix427]

I'd love to see Stamkos come to the Hawks and play with Bedard. I don't think any of the rest of these guys are people I'd see repeating their success. Pesci would be a great pickup for the Hawks as well.

[@WindyCityHawkey]

I hope the Blackhawks look at players like Guentzel or Trevanian go for them in free agency they would work well in the Blackhawks roster for the future

[@kurtwpg]

Guys tend to chase winning more than dollars. To nab a guy like Guentzel Chicago would have to sign someone almost as big first, so it looks like an accelerated rebuild.

[@ScarecrOmega]

Would like Seider and Raymond sign 8 years under 7.5M each

[@people3865]

And Seider would agree why?

[@ScarecrOmega]

@@people3865Hughes got 7.8M, Makar got 9M, he is not on their level. He has a Calder, but he isn't as offensively gifted, anything over 7.5 is an over-payment comparing other similar contracts.

[@jonmel]

Raymond agent is going for at least 8.5 based on the last few weeks especially if the wings scrape into the playoffs

[@coltondavies6600]

as someone who hasn't watched much Red Wings since Seider's rookie year, I have to imagine he is asking for at least as much as Owen Power (8x8.35) or Jake Sanderson (8×8.05). Although Seider is right handed, puts up somewhat higher offensive numbers more consistently, and is physical. If he got 8x9 I wouldn't be surprised.

[@doozey365]

Thats hopium, there. Not sure what they r gonna sign for, but Mo is getting more than that, probably Raymond as well. If its anything like when Larkin signed, there r gonna be people expecting them to sign for under market value.

[@ModernCaecae728]

I really hope the sens are gonna get a goaltender that doesn't let in 4+ goals a game, they should get a nice RHD and some veterans

[@kohark64]

Tyler toffoli is a UFA!

[@modernhockeycards]

Wild that the Oilers don’t have any players on that list. That’s a win win win win win for Holland as Hyman, Eckholm, Nurse, Kane and Campbell locked up for multiple years.

[@creed9395]

Just wait till Draisaitl has to get payed

[@adamwest4926]

duchene would look good in a caps jersey

[@ericthegiant3315]

Here’s one that isn’t getting talked about as much. Patric Kane is for sure on the older end but is showing he can still play pretty good. I’m interested to see what happens around him this summer.

[@davidkruse4030]

He is resigning in Detroit.

[@arminbossenecker8619]

Did you forget about tarasenko?

[@Biggskye]

No mention of Lindholm from Vancouver? As a bruins' fan, I am nervous that Sweeney really likes this guy and is going to sign him for way too much money. My guess is somewhere in the 9.5M range for a player not worth more than 7M.

[@petermelville5524]

Byfield (QB) is awesome! LA’s future happening before our eyes, tutored by the best, Kopitar. QB is Team Canada material.

[@user-pg5sz2vn1w]

bustfield is a hack that is coasting off kopitars greatness.

[@nathanspreitzer6738]

Marchessault to the wings so I can wear my Vegas jersey to any game I want with justification

[@JohnJMcEh]

Elias Lindholm?

[@harvey1115]

Kraken have gotttttt to sign a skilled player this off-season

[@dianedyck3474]

They’re holding off for draisitl!…he’s ufa next year!

[@rickyaz8640]

Better straighten out Beniers first. THG didn’t even bother putting him on the board. Agree they’re probably a year away from unloading the full $ bazooka, likely not RF making the call since he’s never spent big $ anywhere

[@cbdcheeseburger7659]

Really want the bolts to keep stammer, but man we cannot be giving him 6m plus.

[@people3865]

I wouldn't even give Stammer 4 on a long-ish term deal. He's way too old for that risk.

[@dack400]

Hot take: Hronek is not as good as the season he's had this year--- watched him in Detroit for years and never really understood why people liked him so much. Not saying he's bad by any means, but I don't see him as a top tier D'man who should get crazy money. Was happy when he went to Vancouver, my opinion is he's playing with better players than he did in his time at Detroit when they were in the thick of a rebuild, so his numbers look better.

[@frankiesudia8098]

Jake Goes back to Pittsburgh during the summer

[@thegulch1780]

I keep hearing that out of penguin fans. Sidney's gotta get on the phone. Start calling in favors from friends.

[@jordanholmes9943]

Verbeek says he wants to add a RW who can score to beef up Anaheim’s top 6. Reinhart could follow Gudas to Anaheim.

[@adamkaufman8554]

I think byfield gets a bridge deal. Kings dont have the space for a huge deal and Byfield can make more in 2 years