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Every summer, fans from across the league speculate about where the big name free agents are going to end up. Last season, it was names like Mats Sundin, Brian Campbell, and Marian Hossa that stole all the headlines. This year it's players like Marion Gaborik, Jay Bouwmeester, the Sedin brothers, and Marian Hossa (again) making us eagerly hold our breath in anticipation.
While these stars are deservedly the center of attention, the second-tier free agents are equally as important in building a competitive team. Here's a look at the best affordable players available.





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