2009's Top 20 NHL Free Agents

TAB BAMFORD by Senior Writer Written on June 07, 2009
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CHICAGO - APRIL 16:  Martin Havlat #24 of the Chicago Blackhawks acknowledges the fans after he was named the number 1 star of their 3-2 overtime win against the Calgary Flames during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cu
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For every team but Detroit and Pittsburgh, the summer of 2009 has already begun—and with their 3-2 series lead, it looks like Detroit has a good chance of making more arrangements for Lord Stanley's Cup to be traveling this summer.

There are some big names on the market, and despite a miserable economy, there are a lot of teams that could shape and/or lose their future this summer.

So, let's take a look at the top 20 players entering unrestricted free agency in the NHL this summer.

NOTE: I'm not ranking goalies in this list, as it's hard to compare how goaltenders rank next to skill position players.

I'll bring you a list of goalies later.

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