With NHL free agency here, it’s time to give you a simple list to keep track of where all the top players on the market are heading. The players below are those The Hockey Writers believes will garner the most interest from other teams.
The list will be updated as reports and signings surface, so keep locked as NHL agency unfolds with the top 25 available players. Also, be sure to follow our free agent tracker, which includes the latest rumors, signings and trades.
| THW Top 25 NHL Free Agents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Player | Player Details | Potential Teams |
| 1 |  |
Name: Mike Green Pos: D Age: 29 Last Salary: $6.08M Last Team: Washington Capitals |
SIGNED WITH DETROIT |
| 2 |  |
Name: Alexander Semin Pos: RW Age: 31 Last Salary: $7M Last Team: Carolina Hurricanes |
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| 3 |  |
Name: Matt Beleskey Pos: RW Age: 27 Last Salary: $1.35M Last Team: Anaheim Ducks |
SIGNED WITH BOSTON |
| 4 |  |
Name: Andrej Sekera Pos: D Age: 29 Last Salary: $2.75M Last Team: Los Angeles Kings |
SIGNED WITH EDMONTON |
| 5 |  |
Name: Antoine Vermette Pos: C/LW Age: 32 Last Salary: $3.75M Last Team: Chicago Blackhawks |
SIGNED WITH ARIZONA |
| 6 |  |
Name: Justin Williams Pos: RW Age: 33 Last Salary: $3.65M Last Team: Los Angeles Kings |
SIGNED WITH WASHINGTON |
| 7 |  |
Name: Michael Frolik Pos: LW Age: 27 Last Salary: $3.3M Last Team: Winnipeg Jets |
SIGNED WITH CALGARY |
| 8 |  |
Name: Cody Franson Pos: D Age: 27 Last Salary: $3.3M Last Team: Nashville Predators |
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| 9 |  |
Name: Mike Rebeiro Pos: C Age: 35 Last Salary: $1.05M Last Team: Nashville Predators |
SIGNED WITH NASVHILLE |
| 10 |  |
Name: Joel Ward Pos: RW Age: 34 Last Salary: $3M Last Team: Washington Capitals |
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| 11 |  |
Name: Brad Richards Pos: C Age: 35 Last Salary: $2M Last Team: Chicago Blackhawks |
SIGNED WITH DETROIT |
| 12 |  |
Name: Paul Martin Pos: D Age: 34 Last Salary: $5M Last Team: Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| 13 |  |
Name: Christian Ehrhoff Pos: D Age: 32 Last Salary: $4M Last Team: Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| 14 |  |
Name: Chris Stewart Pos: RW Age: 27 Last Salary: $4.15M Last Team: Minnesota Wild |
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| 15 |  |
Name: Jiri Tlusty Pos: LW/RW Age: 27 Last Salary: $2.95M Last Team: Winnipeg Jets |
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| 16 |  |
Name: Michael Neuvirth Pos: G Age: 27 Last Salary: $2.5M Last Team: New York Islanders |
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| 17 |  |
Name: Johnny Oduya Pos: D Age: 33 Last Salary: $3.375M Last Team: Chicago Blackhawks |
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| 18 |  |
Name: Zybnek Michalek Pos: D Age: 32 Last Salary: $4M Last Team: St. Louis Blues |
SIGNED WITH ARIZONA |
| 19 |  |
Name: Karri Ramo Pos: G Age: 28 Last Salary: $2.75M Last Team: Calgary Flames |
SIGNED WITH CALGARY |
| 20 |  |
Name: Barret Jackman Pos: D Age: 34 Last Salary: $3.16M Last Team: St. Louis Blues |
SIGNED WITH NASHVILLE |
| 21 |  |
Name: Erik Cole Pos: LW Age: 36 Last Salary: $4.5M Last Team: Detroit Red Wings |
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| 22 |  |
Name: Francois Beauchemin Pos: D Age: 35 Last Salary: $3.5M Last Team: Anaheim Ducks |
SIGNED WITH COLORADO |
| 23 |  |
Name: Eric Fehr Pos: C Age: 29 Last Salary: $1.5M Last Team: Washington Capitals |
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| 24 |  |
Name: Mike Santorelli Pos: C Age: 29 Last Salary: $1.5M Last Team: Nashville Predators |
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| 25 |  |
Name: Daniel Winnik Pos: LW Age: 30 Last Salary: $1.3M Last Team: Pittsburgh Penguins |
SIGNED WITH TORONTO |