The NHL’s free agency period is well and truly underway, with many teams making meaningful signings within the first few hours. It was a chaotic couple of hours and now that the dust has settled, a lot has changed across the NHL landscape.
Now, however, begins the slowest period in the hockey calendar, when the majority of teams have completed their business and go about their summers. Many of the biggest hockey names have already been taken off the board, but there are still some names out there that will no doubt garner attention before the summer finishes.
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We already ranked the biggest free agents heading into July 1, but let’s take a look at the best remaining UFAs left going forward.
1
F Vladimir Tarasenko, Florida Panthers
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Age: 32
2023-24 salary cap hit: $5 million
2024-24 production: 23 goals, 55 points (76 games)
2
F Daniel Sprong, Detroit Red Wings
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Age: 27
2023-24 salary cap hit: $2 million
2024-24 production: 18 goals, 43 points (76 games)
3
F Tyler Johnson, Chicago Blackhawks
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Age: 33
2023-24 salary cap hit: $5 million
2024-24 production: 17 goals, 31 assists (67 games)
4
G Antti Raanta, Carolina Hurricanes
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Age: 35
2023-24 salary cap hit: $1.5 million
2024-24 production: .872 save percentage, 2.99 GAA (24 games played)
5
F Jack Roslovic, New York Rangers
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Age: 27
2023-24 salary cap hit: $8 million
2024-24 production: Nine goals, 31 points (59 games)
6
F James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins
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Age: 35
2023-24 salary cap hit: $1 million
2024-24 production: 11 goals, 38 points (71 games)
7
D John Klingberg, Toronto Maple Leafs
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Age: 31
2023-24 salary cap hit: $4.15 million
2024-24 production: Zero goals, five points (14 games played)
