1 Free Agent Every NHL Team Should Target in 2016 Offseason
Though the NHL free-agent market doesn't open until July 1, there will be growing interest in the coming weeks over where the best available players could end up. This year's pool of potential unrestricted free-agent talent, highlighted by Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (pictured above), is the deepest in years.
That could prove irresistible for general managers seeking a boost to their rosters. Some could be in the market for a top talent while others look for depth players. Factors such as roster need, available salary-cap room, player skill and asking price could determine where the top free agents land this summer.
In this slideshow, we'll examine the free agent each NHL team should target in the 2016 offseason. Feel free to express your views on this topic in the comments section below.
Anaheim Ducks
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Player to target: The Anaheim Ducks are in need of a skilled left wing to skate on their first line alongside center Ryan Getzlaf and right wing Corey Perry. Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikkel Boedker could be a good fit.
Factors: Left wings David Perron and Jamie McGinn could depart via free agency, leaving the Ducks in need of depth at that position. Boedker, 26, is a skilled playmaker with excellent speed and good two-way ability. He would be more affordable than other free agents such as Milan Lucic of the Los Angeles Kings and Andrew Ladd of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Cost: Boedker is completing a one-year, $3.75 million contract and could look for a long-term deal. The asking price could be around five years at $5.5 million annually. For the Ducks, who prefer to spend below the league's cap ceiling (set to be $74 million), he could be a solid addition.
Arizona Coyotes
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Player to target: The Arizona Coyotes are in need of skilled, experienced depth at center. David Backes of the St. Louis Blues could address that issue.
Factors: Backes, 32, is a strong two-way forward who can skate at center or on the wing. He plays a physical game and has a good scoring touch. With Coyotes captain Shane Doan nearing the end of his career, the rebuilding Coyotes could benefit from Backes' leadership.
Cost: On Jan. 24, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Backes rejected a three-year offer worth $5.5 million per season from the Blues. With a projected cap space of over $39 million for 2016-17, the Coyotes are well-positioned to offer him a raise. A three-year deal at $6.5 million per season might tempt him.
Boston Bruins
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Player to target: The Boston Bruins need a skilled puck-moving blueliner on their top defense pairing. They should pursue New York Rangers defenseman (and Boston native) Keith Yandle via free agency.
Factors: Yandle's smooth skating and offensive abilities would take considerable pressure off Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, who turned 39 in March. At 29, he's still in his playing prime and could provide the Bruins with several quality seasons. He's netted 40-plus points six times in his NHL career.
Cost: Completing a five-year contract worth an annual salary-cap hit of $5.25 million, Yandle could seek around $6.5 million per season on a five-year deal. He will be expensive, but that's what it'll take if the Bruins want to significantly improve their blue-line mobility. With a projected $24 million in cap space for 2016-17, they could afford it.
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Buffalo Sabres
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Player to target: The rebuilding Buffalo Sabres lack a true first-line left wing. General manager Tim Murray, who traded for Ryan O'Reilly last summer, has a history of making bold moves. Pursuing Los Angeles Kings power forward Milan Lucic could be his latest.
Factors: At 6'3" and 233 pounds, Lucic is a good mix of size, strength and scoring. He can change the course of a game with a well-timed hit or goal. He's reached or exceeded 20 goals and 50 points four times, including this season (20 goals, 55 points). At 27, he's in his playing prime and could speed up the Sabres' rebuild.
Cost: Lucic is among the biggest names potentially available in this summer's free-agent market. Coming off a three-year contract worth an average salary-cap hit of $6 million, he could seek up to seven years for around $7 million per season. The Sabres have the cap room (a projected $25.2 million) to pursue him.
Calgary Flames
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Player to target: The Calgary Flames had the NHL's worst goaltending in 2015-16. They need an upgrade between the pipes and could set their sights upon James Reimer of the San Jose Sharks.
Factors: Reimer had starting goalie experience through nearly six seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He put up decent numbers during his Leafs tenure. Following a late-season trade to the talented Sharks, he finished with a 1.62 goals-against average and .938 save percentage in eight starts. Given an opportunity, the 28-year-old could become a reliable starter.
Cost: Relegated to a backup role with the Sharks during the 2016 playoffs, Reimer's been unable to improve his potential free-agent value. He's finishing a two-year contract worth an annual average salary of $2.3 million. He could be a worthwhile gamble for the Flames on a short-term deal worth $3.5 million per season.
Carolina Hurricanes
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Player to target: The rebuilding Carolina Hurricanes need a skilled, experienced first-line right wing. If management is willing to be bold, Kyle Okposo of the New York Islanders could address that need.
Factors: Okposo, 28, is in his playing prime. An effective playmaker, he tied his career best for assists (42) this season. He also reached the 60-point plateau (64) for the second time in three seasons. Okposo's a great skater with a lethal shot and would provide a substantial boost to the Hurricanes offense.
Cost: Having earned an annual salary-cap hit of $2.8 million for the past five seasons, Okposo will likely seek a significant raise. His asking price could be $6 million per season for seven years. The Hurricanes have a projected $34.6 million in cap space. If they want a big-ticket free agent this summer, they could afford Okposo.
Chicago Blackhawks
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Player to target: A lack of skilled depth among the Chicago Blackhawks' bottom-three defensemen contributed to their first-round exit from the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs. Possessing limited salary-cap space for 2016-17, the Blackhawks should pursue a cost-effective depth defenseman such as David Schlemko of the New Jersey Devils.
Factors: The 29-year-old Schlemko had good puck-moving skills and could be a decent fit with the Blackhawks' offensive game. He also plays sensible hockey in his own zone. Schlemko tallied a career-best 19 points in 67 games with the Devils this season. He can play second- or third-pairing minutes.
Cost: With a projected $7 million in salary-cap space for next season and restricted free agent Andrew Shaw to re-sign, the Blackhawks don't have a lot of cap space to bolster their blue line. Schlemko could be a worthwhile signing. He is coming off a one-year, $625,000 deal with the Devils. The Hawks could get him for around $900,00 on a one-year contract.
Colorado Avalanche
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Player to target: A poor defensive game was the undoing of the Colorado Avalanche this season. They gave up the third-most shots against per game (32.3). Adding an experienced blueliner, such as Kris Russell of the Dallas Stars, could help them improve within their own zone.
Factors: Russell's a tremendous shot-blocking defenseman, but that's only part of his game. He's a good skater who moves the puck well. The 29-year-old is also a year removed from a career-high 34-point campaign. He could be a solid addition for the Avs at both ends of the ice.
Cost: Completing a two-year deal worth $2.6 million per season, Russell could seek a five-year contract worth $4 million annually. The Avs have over $21 million in projected salary-cap space for 2016-17, but new contracts for center Nathan MacKinnon and blueliner Tyson Barrie could use up half of it. Still, there could be enough left to ink Russell.
Columbus Blue Jackets
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Player to target: The Columbus Blue Jacket could use an affordable physical defenseman on their blue line. Kevan Miller of the Boston Bruins could fit within their limited salary-cap space.
Factors: Miller, 28, was among the Bruins' leaders this season in hits (164) and blocked shots (123). At 6'2" and 210 lbs, he has good size and decent puck-moving skills. Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella prefers an aggressive physical style. Miller could quickly adapt.
Cost: With only $7.4 million in projected cap space for 2016-17, the Blue Jackets don't have much room to add depth via free agency. Re-signing restricted free agents Seth Jones and William Karlsson will take up much of that remaining space. Completing a two-year, $1.6 million contract, Miller could be a worthwhile depth option.
Dallas Stars
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Player to target: The Dallas Stars have three defensemen (Alex Goligoski, Jason Demers and Kris Russell) eligible for unrestricted free agency. They could lose at least one of them to the open market. Adding a skilled veteran such as Dan Hamhuis of the Vancouver Canucks could offset that loss.
Factors: The 33-year-old Hamhuis missed 24 games this season to injury, and his offensive stats declined. However, he still has solid defensive ability and leadership skills. Those traits could prove worthwhile in aiding the development of the Stars' younger blueliners.
Cost: Hamhuis is finishing a six-year contract worth an annual cap hit of $4.5 million. Given his age and declining offense, he will be getting a lesser deal on the open market. The Stars have a projected $17.2 million in cap space for 2016-17. They have enough to offer Hamhuis a two-year deal at $3.75 million per season.
Detroit Red Wings
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Player to target: Should Pavel Datsyuk depart for Russia, the Detroit Red Wings will need skilled depth at center. Frans Nielsen of the New York Islanders could be a suitable replacement.
Factors: Though not in the same class as Datsyuk in his prime, Nielsen is an effective player at both ends of the ice. He netted 52 points this season, marking the fifth time he's exceeded 43 points in his NHL career. He's a terrific playmaker and solid on the power play and penalty kill. With promising center Dylan Larkin primed for stardom, Nielsen could fit into a second-line role with the Wings.
Cost: The Wings have over $15.7 million in projected salary-cap room for 2016-17. However, they could free up an additional $7.5 million by trading away Datsyuk's contract. That would provide sufficient room to ink Nielsen to a three-year contract worth $5.5 million annually. It would be a significant raise over the $2.75 million cap hit he made over the last four seasons of his current deal.
Edmonton Oilers
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Player to target: The Edmonton Oilers could use more experienced blue-line depth. Dallas Stars defenseman Jason Demers wouldn't address their need for a top-paring rearguard, but he could be a good fit elsewhere on their defense.
Factors: The Oilers could make a trade to add a top blueliner, but they might bring in additional talent via free agency. Demers, 27, moves the puck well and has a good shot from the point. Those traits could fit in well with the Oilers' offensive game. He's also a right-handed shot, which could prove invaluable on their second-pairing or power play.
Cost: Demers is coming off a two-year contract worth an annual salary-cap hit of $3.4 million. With over $14.4 million in projected cap room for 2016-17 and all their key players under contract, the Oilers could afford a short-term deal (two or three years) for Demers upward of $4 million annually. It would also leave room for additions via trades.
Florida Panthers
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Player to target: Should the Florida Panthers lose defenseman Brian Campbell to free agency, they'll need a suitable replacement. Dallas Stars blueliner Alex Goligoski could be a worthwhile consideration.
Factors: Like Campbell, the 30-year-old Goligoski is an excellent puck-moving defender who can log big minutes. He exceeded 30 points this season for the sixth time in his NHL career. His speed and offensive abilities could be a good addition to the Panthers attack. He also plays a responsible game in his own zone.
Cost: Goligoski is completing a four-year contract worth an average annual cap hit of $4.6 million. He could seek a five-year deal worth upward of $6 million annually. Considering what the Panthers were paying for Campbell (over $7.1 million annually), he'd be an affordable signing. Though the Panthers must re-sign center Vincent Trocheck and Erik Gudbranson, they should have sufficient space to add Goligoski.
Los Angeles Kings
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Player to target: Assuming the Los Angeles Kings fail to re-sign Milan Lucic, they'll need a suitable replacement at left wing. Andrew Ladd of the Chicago Blackhawks could be worthy of consideration.
Factors: While the 30-year-old Ladd isn't as physical as Lucic, the 6'3", 200-pounder has good size and isn't afraid to throw the body. While his production was down this season (25 goals and 46 points), he's only a year removed from a career-best 62 point season. A former captain of the Winnipeg Jets, he has leadership skills and would be a good veteran addition for any club.
Cost: Ladd is finishing a five-year contract worth an average salary-cap hit of $4.4 million. He could seek upward of $6 million per season on a five-year deal. Still, he could be more affordable than Lucic. The Kings have limited cap space for 2016-17 (over $10 million once Vincent Lecavalier retires). Perhaps they could convince Ladd to accept a three- or four-year deal for around $5.5 million annually.
Minnesota Wild
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Player to target: On April 27, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reported Minnesota Wild left wing Thomas Vanek understood he could be bought out this summer. If that happens, the Wild could be in the market for an experienced forward. While they could attempt to address that need via the trade market, they should consider New York Rangers center Eric Staal as a short-term addition.
Factors: Staal's performance has been in decline in recent years, but he could be effective in a second- or third-line role. He can play center or left wing. After struggling through a 39-point performance split between the Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes, the 31-year-old could be motivated to prove he's still a worthwhile NHL performer.
Cost: Staal is completing a seven-year deal worth an annual salary-cap hit of $8.25 million. He's not going to get that much on his next contract. Indeed, his recent decline could significantly reduce his free-agent value. The Wild only have over $10 million in projected cap space. Getting Staal on a one-year deal worth $3.5 million could be an affordable gamble.
Montreal Canadiens
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Player to target: The Montreal Canadiens are lacking skilled depth at right wing. Troy Brouwer of the St. Louis Blues could be a worthwhile addition to their second line.
Factors: Brouwer, 30, possesses good size (6'3", 213 lbs), a decent scoring touch and a physical style. He also has considerable playoff experience, winning a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010. Though Brouwer's a streaky scorer, he has reached the 40-point mark three times in his NHL career. His presence would take some of the burden off feisty Habs right wing Brendan Gallagher.
Cost: Completing a three-year contract worth an annual salary-cap hit of $3.66 million, Brouwer could seek a similar term for around $3.75 million per season. Given the Canadiens' limited salary-cap space (a projected $9.2 million for 2016-17), he could be an reasonable fit.
Nashville Predators
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Player to target: If the Nashville Predators don't re-sign pending free agent Paul Gaustad, they could be in need of an experienced center for their checking lines. Darren Helm of the Detroit Red Wings could be a good replacement.
Factors: Helm is a speedy and versatile depth forward. He can play center and on the wing. Helm is a hardworking forward who plays a responsible two-way game. He also has a decent scoring touch, twice reaching the 30-point mark.
Cost: The 29-year-old Helm is completing a four-year deal worth $2.125 million per season. With a projected $15 million in cap space, the cost-conscious Predators probably won't be big spenders in the free-agent market. They might be able to land Helm with a three-year offer worth $2.5 million per season.
New Jersey Devils
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Player to target: The New Jersey Devils are in need of scoring depth, particularly at left wing. If they opt to go for an affordable option through free agency, Jiri Hudler of the Florida Panthers could be a decent fit.
Factors: Hudler struggled this season with the Calgary Flames. Following a trade to the Florida Panthers, he netted 11 points in 19 regular-season games. He's only a year removed from a career-high 76-point performance. The 32-year-old has considerable experience and can skate on either wing. His combined 46 points with the Flames and Panthers this season marked the sixth time he's exceeded the 40-point mark.
Cost: Coming off a four-year contract worth $4 million per season, Hudler's struggles this season could adversely affect his free-agent value. That could work in the Devils' favor. While they have over $32.5 million in projected cap space, they might prefer affordable free-agent additions. Perhaps a one- or two-year deal for around $3.5 million annually could land Hudler.
New York Islanders
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Player to target: The New York Islanders could be in need of experienced depth at right wing if Kyle Okposo departs via free agency. Teddy Purcell of the Florida Panthers might be an affordable free-agent option.
Factors: In 76 games divided between the Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, the 30-year-old Purcell netted 43 points. That's the fourth time in his career he's exceeded the 40-point plateau. He tallied 11 in 15 games following his trade to the Panthers. He can play either wing, and his presence could also buy more time for the Isles' younger forwards to develop.
Cost: With just under $20 million in projected cap space, the Isles have several players to re-sign and cannot afford a big free-agent signing. Purcell is finishing a three-year contract worth $4.5 million per season. Given his age and status as a second-tier free-agent talent, the Islanders might be able to get him to a similar term for $3 million annually.
New York Rangers
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Player to target: The New York Rangers might shake things up following their early exit from the 2016 playoffs. They could make significant moves via trade but could also consider free-agent options. Lee Stempniak of the Boston Bruins could be a cheap short-term depth addition.
Factors: The well-traveled Stempniak had a 51-point season split between the Bruins and New Jersey Devils. A versatile forward, the 33-year-old can skate on either wing. He's a good all-around player who is effective on the power play and penalty kill. He played part of 2014-15 with the Blueshirts and might be willing to return.
Cost: Stempniak is coming off a one-year contract worth $850,000. He could seek a two-year deal for upward of $2 million per season. The Rangers have over $17.9 million in projected salary-cap space, but must also re-sign free agents such as Chris Kreider and J.T. Miller. Adding Stempniak could free up sufficient cap room for other additions.
Ottawa Senators
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Player to target: If the Ottawa Senators are unable to re-sign free agent agent left wing Mike Hoffman, they could be in need of a replacement. They might attempt to address that issue via trade. Failing that, a short-term option via free agency could be Anaheim Ducks left winger David Perron.
Factors: Perron can be a streaky player. When he's on his game, however, he's a skilled and creative playmaker. After netting just 16 points in 43 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, he tallied 20 in 28 games following his trade to the Ducks.
Cost: The 27-year-old Perron is completing a four-year deal worth an annual salary-cap hit of $3.812 million. Considering his inconsistency and injury history, he won't get any lucrative long-term deals. Though the cost-conscious Senators have a projected $20 million in cap space for 2016-17, they're unlikely to invest in big-ticket free agents. They might be able to get Perron on a one-year, $2 million contract.
Philadelphia Flyers
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Player to target: The Philadelphia Flyers need experienced depth on their wings, but they possess only $10.1 million in projected salary-cap space for 2016-17. Anaheim Ducks left wing Jamie McGinn could be a reasonable fit within their limited payroll.
Factors: McGinn, 27, is a hardworking left winger who plays a solid defensive game. While he's a streaky scorer, he reached a career-high 22 goals this season split between the Ducks and the Buffalo Sabres. Following his trade to the Ducks in February, he tallied 12 points in 21 regular-season games. He doesn't shy away from physical play.
Cost: Completing a two-year deal worth an annual salary-cap hit of $2.9 million, McGinn could seek a long-term deal and a substantial raise. However, the depth in this summer's free-agent market makes him a second-tier talent. As a result, he could be forced to accept a three-year deal worth around $3.5 million per season.
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Player to target: The Pittsburgh Penguins could need of a fourth-line center if the 39-year-old Matt Cullen departs via free agency or retires. New York Rangers center Dominic Moore might be a suitable replacement.
Factors: Moore's had a worthwhile career as a reliable and versatile defensive player. He's good in the faceoff circle (55.3 percent this season) and is also an effective agitator. If necessary, he can also skate on left wing.
Cost: The 35-year-old Miller is finishing a two-year deal worth $1.5 million per season. At this stage in his career, he's unlikely to get any multiyear deals and might have to accept a pay cut to continue his NHL career. The Penguins have over $73 million invested in next season's payroll. They could free up some room to add an experienced player such as Moore at around $850,000 on a one-year contract.
San Jose Sharks
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Player to target: The San Jose Sharks will need a backup for starting goalie Martin Jones if James Reimer departs via free agency. Florida Panthers netminder Al Montoya could be a worthwhile free-agent possibility.
Factors: Montoya has carved out a good NHL career as a reliable backup goaltender. He'd be the perfect complement for Jones, able to spell him off when necessary without being a threat for the starter's job. At 6'2" and 205 lbs, he has good size between the pipes and handles the puck well.
Cost: The Sharks have a projected $13 million in cap room for 2016-17. The 31-year-old Montoya is coming off a two-year contract worth an annual cap hit of $1.050 million. A similar offer, perhaps nudging it toward $1.5 million per season, could entice him. That would leave the Sharks with sufficient space for other offseason moves.
St. Louis Blues
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Player to target: The St. Louis Blues could need experienced depth at right wing if David Backes and Troy Brouwer depart via free agency this summer. Though they could go the trade route to address that issue, a short-term free-agent option could be Radim Vrbata of the Vancouver Canucks.
Factors: Vrbata managed only 27 points in 63 games with the Canucks in 2015-16. However, he's only a year removed from a 31-goal, 63-point performance. Perhaps joining a deeper club such as the Blues could rejuvenate him. He's a great skater with creative offensive skills.
Cost: The 34-year-old Vrbata is completing a two-year deal worth $5 million per season. The drop in his production this season will hurt his free-agent value. With just over $15.5 million in projected salary-cap room, the Blues could be in the market for a short-term bargain. A one-year, $2.5 million offer and an opportunity to skate with one of the NHL's top clubs could be attractive to Vrbata.
Tampa Bay Lightning
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Player to target: If the Tampa Bay Lightning part ways with defenseman Matt Carle via trade or contract buyout, they could use a veteran depth blueliner with a right-handed shot. Luke Schenn of the Los Angeles Kings is an option via free agency.
Factors: The 6'2", 229-pound Schenn is a physical rearguard who's willing to throw his body around to make hits or block shots. He has a big shot from the point. The 26-year-old can skate on the first defense pairing if necessary but is most effective as a second- or third-pairing blueliner.
Cost: With a number of key players to re-sign this summer and next, the Lightning could seek affordable additions via free agency. Schenn is completing a five-year deal worth an average cap hit of $3.6 million, but he probably won't get that much this summer. A one-year offer worth $2 million could be attractive to sign with a top team such as the Bolts.
Toronto Maple Leafs
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Player to target: The rebuilding Toronto Maple Leafs could accelerate the process by pursuing hometown boy Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning. On May 2, TSN's Bob McKenzie (via Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot) said he believes the Leafs could take a hard run at signing Stamkos.
Factors: Besides the hometown connection, the Leafs could assure Stamkos he'll have the first-line center position. His presence and leadership would provide a substantial boost to their younger players. Having one of the league's top snipers on the roster would bolster the production of left wing James van Riemsdyk.
Cost: Enormous. Coming off a five-year deal worth an average salary-cap hit of $7.5 million, Stamkos could command over $10 million per season on a seven-year contract. The Leafs only have around $10.7 million of projected cap space, so they'd have to shed salary to afford him. Still, it could prove worthwhile if he hastens the Leafs' development.
Vancouver Canucks
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Player to target: The Vancouver Canucks were among this season's lowest-scoring clubs, averaging only 2.27 goals per game. They need a top-line right wing. Loui Eriksson of the Boston Bruins can fill that need right away.
Factors: Eriksson tallied 63 points this season, marking the sixth time in his NHL career he's exceeded 60 points. He's a strong two-way player who can play either wing and is effective on the power play and penalty kill. He's also skated with the Sedin Twins for Sweden in international play. Canucks general manager Jim Benning is a former assistant GM with the Bruins and knows Eriksson well.
Cost: The 30-year-old Eriksson is coming off a six-year contract worth an average salary-cap hit of $4.25 million. He could seek a five-year deal worth upward of $6 million per season. He'll be an expensive signing for the Canucks, who have over $14.7 million in projected cap space. Still, his presence would buy time for young wingers Jake Virtanen and Emerson Etem to properly develop into quality NHL forwards.
Washington Capitals
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Player to target: The Washington Capitals might need a checking-line center if Mike Richards departs via free agency. Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen could be a decent short-term fit.
Factors: Despite his age, the 39-year-old Cullen remains an effective fourth-line center who can also handle third-line duty when necessary. He's solid in the faceoff circle and possesses a decent scoring touch. He reached the 30-point mark this season for the 13th time in his long NHL career. He has considerable regular-season and playoff experience.
Cost: Cullen is completing a one-year contract worth $800,000 and could probably be had on a one-year deal for around $900,000. He would be a good low-cost addition for the Capitals, who have just over $15.3 million in salary-cap room. That would allow them to re-sign or replace other key players as required.
Winnipeg Jets
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Player to target: The Winnipeg Jets are in need of experienced depth at right wing. They could look to address this via the trade market. Failing that, they could also look toward free agency. An inexpensive option could be Kris Versteeg of the Los Angeles Kings.
Factors: Versteeg, who turns 30 on May 13, tallied 38 points in 77 games split between the Kings and the Carolina Hurricanes this season. He has a good shot and is a creative stick-handler. He's also effective in his own zone.
Cost: The Jets have a projected $22 million in salary-cap room for 2016-17, but they tend to be frugal. With key free agents such as Mark Scheifele and Jacob Trouba to re-sign, they probably won't pursue big-name free-agent talents this summer. Versteeg's completing a four-year deal worth an annual cap hit of $4.4 million, but his value has declined. It's possible he could be had for a one-year offer worth $2 million per season.
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