NHL Free Agency: Brad Richards, Zach Parise and the Top 50 Free Agents

Following the Stanley Cup playoffs, it's time to look toward free agency and the draft.

Listed in this slideshow are the top 50 free agents.

There is more of a focus on unrestricted free agents (UFAs) or older restricted free agents (RFAs) who are more likely to leave their team or demand big-time salaries.

Salaries courtesy of CapGeek.com.

50. Ladislav Smid

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PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 13: Ladislav Smid #5 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 13, 2011 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Stats: 78 games played, zero goals, 10 points, minus-10, 85 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.3 mil

Age/Status: 25/RFA

Ladislav Smid's minus-10 plus/minus looks ugly, but he was also playing on a poor team the whole season.

Anyone looking for a young, affordable defensive-defensemen with extensive NHL experience (331 games played) will take a long look at this guy.

49. Rob Niedermayer

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 16: Rob Niedermayer #20 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 16, 2011 in Philadel

Stats: 71 games played, five goals, 19 points, minus-eight, 22 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.25 mil

Age/Status: 36/UFA

Rob Niedermayer's time in the NHL is coming to a close, but some teams in need of veteran leadership will look at him.

48. Mike Grier

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BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 15: Michael Grier #25 of the Buffalo Sabres warms up prior to play against the Carolina Hurricanes at HSBC Arena on March 15, 2011 in Buffalo, New York. Carolina won 1-0. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Stats: 73 games played, five goals, 16 points, even, 12 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.5 mil

Age/Status: 36/UFA

Mike Grier is aging and unproductive, but he's responsible in his own end and has solid leadership intangibles.

47. Jamie Langenbrunner

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DALLAS, TX - MARCH 09: Right wing Jamie Langenbrunner #15 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on March 9, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Stats: 70 games played, nine goals, 32 points, minus-18, 45 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $2.8 mil

Age/Status: 35/UFA

Jamie Langenbrunner was brought into Dallas for his second stint in order to provide leadership and direction in a young locker room.

The team did not make the playoffs, but to lay that all on Langenbrunner's shoulders is pretty harsh.

He's still a veteran with strong leadership abilities.

46. Marty Reasoner

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SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 10: Marty Reasoner #19 of the Florida Panthers skates against the Ottawa Senators at the BankAtlantic Center on March 10, 2011 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 82 games played, 14 goals, 32 points, plus-two, 22 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.15

Age/Status: 34/UFA

Marty Reasoner is aged and far from flashy, but he's productive and comes with a small price tag.

45. Alexander Frolov

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PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 15: Alexander Frolov #31of the New York Rangers looks on during warm ups before play against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on November 15, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Stats: 43 games played, seven goals, 16 points, plus-four, eight penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.0 mil

Age/Status: 28/UFA

He's a great talent capable of scoring 30 goals a season, but Alexander Frolov also comes with baggage.

He was in Tort's doghouse most of the season and probably will looking for employment elsewhere.

44. Raffi Torres

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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 10: Raffi Torres #13 of the Vancouver Canucks skates during Game Five of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 10, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 80 games played, 14 goals, 29 points, plus-four, 78 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.0 mil

Age/Status: 29/UFA

One of two NHLers from a Spanish-speaking household (Scott Gomez is the other), Raffi Torres will probably re-sign with the 'Nucks.

However, if he hits the open market, he'd be a fit for anyone who needs an agitator.

43. Scottie Upshall

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GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 24: Scottie Upshall #9 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on March 24, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Blue Jackets 3-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen

Stats: 82 games played, 22 goals, 34 points, minus-seven, 52 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $2.25 mil

Age/Status: 27/UFA

An inexpensive option for a 20-goal scorer, Scottie Upshall should get a few short contract offers from teams around the league.

42. Alex Tanguay

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GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 10: Alex Tanguay #40 of the Calgary Flames skates with the puck during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on March 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Flames 3-0. (Photo by Christian Pe

Stats: 79 games played, 22 goals, 69 points, even, 24 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.7 mil

Age/Status: 31/UFA

He's older, but also cheaper than Upshall.

Odds are, however, Alex Tanguay will remain in Calgary next season.

41. Ed Jovanovski

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 25: Ed Jovanovski #55 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates to the bench during the NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Jobing.com Arena on January 25, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Oilers defeated the Coyotes 4-3. (Photo by Christ

Stats: 50 games played, five goals, 14 points, plus-four, 39 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $6.5

Age/Status: 34/UFA

An expensive veteran, but Ed Jovanovski played well when healthy and is a strong leader in the locker room.

40. Sami Salo

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 08: Sami Salo #6 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck against the Boston Bruins during Game Four of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 8, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Stats: 27 games played, three goals, seven points, minus-three, 14 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.5 mil

Age/Status: 36/UFA

His efforts in the Stanley Cup playoffs have boosted his status as a free agent, but Sami Salo is bound to take a pay cut to stay in Vancouver.

If he stays healthy, he could be a big part of the Canucks' revenge tour next year.

39. Steve Sullivan

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NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 17: Trainer Dan Redman examines the eye of Steve Sullivan #26 of the Nashville Predators on February 17, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Stats: 44 games played, 10 goals, 22 points, plus-four, 28 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.75 mil

Age/Status: 36/UFA

Hindered by injury recently, Steve Sullivan is capable of scoring 20-30 goals if he stays healthy.

38. Dwayne Roloson

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Dwayne Roloson #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reaches for a glove save in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 27, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Roga

Stats: 54 games played, 24 wins, .914 save percentage, 2.59 GAA

Previous salary: $2.5 mil

Age/Status: 41/UFA

I see Dwayne Roloson staying in Tampa after what he's done, but the Bolts need a long-term solution.

Mike Smith is also an UFA ($2.2 mil), but I'm not sure he's the man there.

37. Ian White

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SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 20: Ian White #9 of the San Jose Sharks falls to the ice near the end boards in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals against the Vancouver Canucks during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs at HP Pavilion on May 20, 2011 in San Jose,

Stats: 78 games played, four goals, 26 points, plus-three, 26pim

Previous salary: $3.0 mil (I rounded up)

Age/Status: 27/UFA

Ian White was a difference maker for the Sharks in the playoffs and well worth the $2.999995 price tag.

36. Scott Hannan

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 22: Scott Hannan #23 of the Washington Capitals skates during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 22, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Stats: 78 games played, one goal, 11 points, plus-four, 34 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $4.5 mil

Age/Status: 32/UFA

Although he's getting older, Scott Hannan is still responsible in his own end and a strong asset to any contender.

I could see him going back to San Jose next year.

35. Nikolay Zherdev

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 02: Nikolay Zherdev #93 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Bruins during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pen

Stats: 56 games played, 16 goals, 22 points, plus-five, 22 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $2.0 mil

Age/Status: 26/UFA

Not having a full season under his belt hurts, but Nikolay Zherdev is in the same place as he was last season: a cheap option with the potential to shine.

34. Bryan McCabe

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Bryan McCabe #28 of the New York Rangers holds off John Erskine #4 (L) and Marco Sturm #18 (R) of the Washington Capitals in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Ce

Stats: 67 games played, seven goals, 28 points, plus-two, 34 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $5.75 mil

Age/Status: 36/UFA

An astute pickup from Florida midseason, Bryan McCabe was a difference maker for the Rangers in the playoffs.

Although he's advanced in age, McCabe should get a decent amount of attention in the offseason.

33. Simon Gagne

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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 27: Simon Gagne #12 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 27, 2011 in Pitts

Stats: 63 games played, 17 goals, 40 points, minus-12, 20 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $5.25 mil

Age/Status: 31/UFA

A healthy Simon Gagne could have easily hit 25 goals this season.

Either way, he was solid in the postseason and will generate interest again this offseason.

32. Tim Connolly

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BUFFALO, NY - APRIL 18: Tim Connolly #19 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at HSBC Arena at HSBC Arena on April 18, 2011 in Buffalo,

Stats: 68 games played, 13 goals, 42 points, minus-10, 20 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $4.5 mil

Age/Status: 30/UFA

A healthy Tim Connolly is capable of scoring 20 goals, and his intangibles make him one of the most underrated players in the league.

31. Joni Pitkanen

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RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 29: Joni Pitkanen #25 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Dallas Stars at the RBC Center on November 29, 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Stars defeated the Hurricanes 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 72 games played, five goals, 35 points, minus-two, 60 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $4.0 mil

Age/Status: 27/UFA

Joni Pitkanen has been solid for the 'Canes over the past three years.

Carolina will try to keep Pitkanen, but if he hits the open market, he'll be presented with myriad offers.

30. Jason Arnott

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WASHINGTON , DC - APRIL 23: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals looks on during a face off against of the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on Apri

Stats: 73 games played, 17 goals, 31 points, minus-six, 40pim

Previous salary: $4.5 mil

Age/Status: 36/UFA

A leader off the ice and productive player on it, Jason Arnott will generate a lot of interest in the offseason despite his age.

29. Eric Brewer

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 21: Eric Brewer #2 of the Tampa Bay Lightning controls the puck in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at St Pete Times Forum on May 21, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (P

Stats: 76 games played, nine goals, 16 points, plus-six, 81 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $4.25 mil

Age/Status: 32/UFA

Another move by Stevie Y that made the former Red Wing look like a genius in his GM role.

The Bolts will put forth an honest effort to keep Eric Brewer, who came over from St. Louis, in Central Florida next season.

28. Radim Vrbata

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DETROIT, MI- APRIL 13: Radim Vrbata #17 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates against the Detroit Red Wings in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena on April 13, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.(Pho

Stats: 79 games played, 19 goals, 48 points, plus-five, 20 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.0 mil

Age/Status: 30/UFA

Radim Vrbata is 30 and has been around the block, but any team who offers this guy a contract is getting a solid player at great value.

27. Jussi Jokinen

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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 16: Jussi Jokinen #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on February 16, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 70 games played, 19 goals, 52 points, plus-three, 24 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.7 mil

Age/Status: 28/UFA

He'll be looking for a raise, but Jussi Jokinen is still a cost-effective pickup for any team if he leaves Carolina.

26. Michael Ryder

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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 15: Michael Ryder #73 celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Vancouver Canucks in Game Seven of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Boston Bruins de

Stats: 79 games played, 18 goals, 41 points, minus-one, 26 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $4.0

Age/Status: 31/UFA

Michael Ryder is an older player, but is still productive and an attractive free agent now that he's hoisted the Stanley Cup over his head.

25. Michael Frolik

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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 19: Michael Frolik #67 of the Chicago Blackhawks salutes the crowd after a win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on April 19, 2

Stats: 80 games played, 11 goals, 38 points, plus-two, 30 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.275 mil

Age/Status: 23/RFA

Like Nathan Horton in Boston, Michael Frolik will thrive after leaving the Cats for a contender.

Another year in Chicago, and he'll easily clear the 20-goal mark.

The Hawks would be smart to lock him up.

24. Blake Wheeler

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 25: Blake Wheeler #26 of the Atlanta Thrashers skates against the Vancouver Canucks at the Philips Arena on March 25, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 81 games played, 18 goals, 44 points, plus-10, 46 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $2.2 mil

Age/Status: 24/RFA

Arriving in Atlanta from Boston in a midseason trade, Blake Wheeler will be a solid player to create a foundation upon in Winnipeg.

23. Devin Setoguchi

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 15: Devin Setoguchi #16 of the San Jose Sharks shoots the puck in Game One of the Western Conference Finals against the Vancouver Canucks during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena on May 15, 2011 in Vancouver, British C

Stats: 72 games played, 22 goals, 41 points, minus-two, 37 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.8 mil

Age/Status: 24/RFA

A young, three-time 20-goal scorer who got off to a rough start this season, Devin Setoguchi's play may not be predicable, but he's likely to return to San Jose next season.

22. Tomas Fleischmann

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DENVER - DECEMBER 23: Tomas Fleischmann #14 of the Colorado Avalanche warms up prior to facing the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center on December 23, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Wild defeated the Avalanche 3-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Stats: 45 games played, 12 goals, 31 points, plus-two, 18 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $2.6 mil

Age/Status: 27/UFA

In the what-have-you-done-for-me-lately world of sports, Tomas Fleischmann's stock has dropped, but last year, he was highly sought after and considered a missing piece for the upstart Avs.

Then all hell broke loose for Fleischmann and Colorado.

21. Sergei Kostitsyn

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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 15: Sergei Kostitsyn #74 of the Nashville Predators skates against the Anaheim Ducks in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 15, 2011 in Anaheim, California

Stats: 77 games played, 23 goals, 50 points, plus-10, 20 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $.55 mil

Age/Status: 24/RFA

After wearing out his stay in Montreal, Sergei Kostitsyn played well with the Preds last season.

His performance will merit a pay raise, but nothing unreasonable for the experienced (232 games played) winger.

20. Erik Cole

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Erik Cole #26 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Stats: 82 games played, 26 goals, 52 points, minus-one, 49pim

Previous salary: $2.9 mil

Age/Status: 32/UFA

Although he is on the wrong side of 30, Erik Cole still put up 25-plus goals this season.

Expect Carolina to re-sign him with the expectation that he'll improve on a more mature team next year.

19. Ryan Callahan

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NEW YORK - MARCH 22: Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers skates against the Florida Panthers on March 22, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Rangers defeated the Islanders 1-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Stats: 60 games played, 23 goals, 48 points, minus-seven, 46 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $2.3 mil

Age/Status: 26/RFA

A young player with Olympic experience who could easily have scored 30 goals if he had a complete season, Ryan Callahan may be one of the most underrated players in the league.

18. Andrew Ladd

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: Andrew Ladd #16 of the Atlanta Thrashers skates against the Ottawa Senators at the Philips Arena on March 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers defeated the 5-4 in the shoot out. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 81 games played, 29 goals, 59 points, minus-10, 39 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $2.35 mil

Age/Status: 25/RFA

Andrew Ladd will demand a pay raise after an outstanding season leading the young Thrashers.

He is likely to captain Winnipeg next season.

17. Zach Bogosian

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: Zach Bogosian #4 of the Atlanta Thrashers skates against the Ottawa Senators at the Philips Arena on March 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers defeated the 5-4 in the shoot out. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 71 games played, five goals, 17 points, minus-27, 29 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.375

Age/Status: 20/RFA

Zach Bogosian will probably re-sign with Winnipeg.

However, with all the change going on and the cash this man will demand, the zombie Thrashers need to tread carefully—four of their defensemen make more than three million in salary.

16. Tomas Kaberle

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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 15: Tomas Kaberle #12 of the Boston Bruins celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Vancouver Canucks in Game Seven of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. T

Stats: 82 games played, four goals, 47 points, plus-four, 18pim

Previous salary: $4.25

Age/Status: 33/RFA

His sometimes lethargic play can frustrate fans, but Tomas Kaberle knows how to move the puck and will be sought after in the offseason.

15. Kevin Bieksa

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 13: Kevin Bieksa #3 of the Vancouver Canucks takes a shot against the Boston Bruins during Game Six of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 13, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Stats: 66 games played, six goals, 22 points, plus-32, 73 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.75 mil

Age/Status: 30/UFA

Kevin Bieksa is productive offensively and physical in his own end, making him an attractive free agent.

14. Ville Leino

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 02: Ville Leino #22 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Bruins during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pen

Stats: 81 games played, 19 goals, 53 points, plus-14, 22 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $.8 mil

Age/Status: 27/UFA

Definition of a bargain, Ville Leino is improving as he ages, and Philly will put forth an honest effort to keep him in the City of Brotherly Love.

13. Clarke MacArthur

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PHILADELPHIA - MARCH 03: Clarke MacArthur #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in action against oThe Philadelphia Flyers during their game on March 3, 2011 at The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Stats: 82 games played, 21 goals, 62 points, minus-three, 37 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.1 mil

Age/Status: 26/RFA

A Buffalo castoff, Clarke MacArthur had a big season for the Leafs and will demand a raise.

12. Joel Ward

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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 15: Joel Ward #29 of the Nashville Predators skates against the Anaheim Ducks in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 15, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Pho

Stats: 80 games played, 10 goals, 29 points, minus-one, 42 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $1.5 mil

Age/Status: 30/UFA

Normally a guy of his age and his stats would not be placed this high, but Joel Ward is a young 30 (played Canadian college after juniors) and went off during the playoffs.

11. Sean Bergenheim

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 21: Sean Bergenheim #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning controls the puck in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at St Pete Times Forum on May 21, 2011 in Tampa, Florida

Stats: 80 games played, 14 goals, 29 points, even, 56 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $.7 mil

Age/Status: 27/UFA

A solid wavier wire pickup from the Islanders, Tampa GM Steve Yzerman will look to keep his playoff hero in Tampa.

In order to do that, he'll have to pay Sean Bergenheim more than six figures.

10. Christian Ehrhoff

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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 10: Christian Ehrhoff #5 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during Game Five of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 10, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stats: 79 games played, 14 goals, 50 points, plus-19, 52 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.1 mil

Age/Status: 28/UFA

Vancouver will try to keep their core together, and Christian Erhoff has to be a top priority.

He's unrestricted after coming off a 10-plus goal season and is capable of commanding a large salary from any team interested in investing in firepower from the blueline.

9. Teemu Selanne

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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 13: Teemu Selanne #8 of the Anaheim Ducks skates against the Nashville Predators in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 13, 2011 in Anaheim, California. Th

Stats: 73 games played, 31 goals, 80 points, plus-six, 49pim

Previous salary: $4.5 mil

Age/Status: 40/UFA

Teemu Selanne and Nick Lidstrom have found the fountain of youth. I'm certain of it.

The only reason Selanne is not higher is because he's bound to stay in Anaheim, and I've gotta believe he'll slow down eventually.

There's a distant possibility of him going to Winnipeg, but that would be admitting that he's nearing the end.

Something I don't think he'll ever do.

8. Ilya Bryzgalov

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GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 20: Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov #30 of the Phoenix Coyotes stands attended for the National Anthem before Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Detroit Red Wings during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobin

Stats: 68 games played, 36 wins, .921 save percentage, 2.48 GAA

Previous salary: $4.25 mil

Age/Status: 30/RFA

Philadelphia has the rights to Ilya Bryzgalov.

However, like Dan Hamhuis last season, if they cannot fit the goaltender under the cap, he'll have plenty of suitors throughout the league.

7. Tomas Vokoun

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NEW YORK - MARCH 22: Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers skates against the New York Rangers on March 22, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Rangers defeated the Islanders 1-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Stats: 57 games played, 22 wins, .922 save percentage, 2.55 GAA

Previous salary: $5.7 mil

Age/Status: 34/UFA

The Florida Panthers have ample cap space, but Vokoun is getting older and will want to join a contender.

I could see him stay in Florida and join the Bolts next season.

6. Shea Weber

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NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 19: Danny Cleary #11 of the Detroit Red Wings checks Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators on March 19, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Stats: 82 games played, 16 goals, 48 points, plus-seven, 56 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $4.5 mil

Age/Status: 25/RFA

If Nashville is serious about winning, they need to lock Shea Weber down long-term.

5. Drew Doughty

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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings in action during their game against the San Jose Sharks in game five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at HP Pavilion on April 23, 2011 in Sa

Stats: 76 games played, 11 goals, 40 points, plus-13, 68 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.475 mil

Age/Status: 21/RFA

Like Shea Weber in Nashville, Los Angeles is a young team that needs to lock down Drew Doughty long-term.

4. Zach Parise

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NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 02: Zach Parise #9 of the New Jersey Devils skates during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadians at the Prudential Center on April 2, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Stats: 13 games played, three goals, six points, minus-one, six penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.125 mil

Age/Status: 26/RFA

The Devils have recently entered arbitration with Zach Parise.

Of the RFAs at the top of this list, Parise is the most likely to wear a new sweater.

3. Brad Richards

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 02: Brad Richards #91 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Stats: 72 games played, 28 goals, 77 points, plus-one, 24 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $7.8 mil

Age/Status: 31/UFA

Of the players on top of this chart, Brad Richards is most likely to move.

The Rangers will make a serious play to get the Stanley Cup champion.

2. Steven Stamkos

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning returns to the game after being hit in the face with a puck in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden

Stats: 82 games played, 45 goals, 91 points, plus-three, 74 penalty minutes

Previous salary: $3.725 mil

Age/Status: 21/RFA

Steven Stamkos will remain in Tampa; it's just a matter of how much he'll earn next year.

1. Nicklas Lidstrom

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DETROIT - MAY 6: Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the San Jose Sharks in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 6, 2011 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by G

Stats: 82gp, 16 goals, 62 points, minus-two, 20pim

Previous salary: $6.2 mil

Age/Status: 41/UFA

Yes, that's right; Nick Lidstrom is 41.

Eventually, his time will come to a close. Hard to believe he'll go out after a 16-goal season, though.