NHL Free Agency 2012: Which Team Makes the Biggest Splash?

Who would have thought that July 1st would become one of the most interesting days of the hockey calendar?  It is early summer, players are relaxing from a grueling schedule and hockey fans are tuning into summer sports such as baseball, the Canadian Football League of the Euro 2012 Soccer championship.  Yet July 1 is when the free agency frenzy begins.  In recent years it has been a day when teams sign, or attempt to assign the hottest free agents on the market.  Although the 2012 free agent market is not as attractive as previous years, there are still a number of players that could be changing teams after this weekend.

It is no coincidence that the NHL announced that they were raising the salary cap to $70.2 million for next season.  The Collective Bargaining agreement is set to expire on September 15 and rumors suggest that the Players Association and the League will begin meetings later this week as well.  NHL free agency 2012 could be moot if the season does not start on time.  Nonetheless we thought it would be great to evaluate which teams will make the biggest splash with free agent signings.

Let’s start by looking at the ten most desired free agents for 2012.

Top 10 Hottest NHL Free Agents for 2012

  1. Zach Parise – UFA – left winger, New Jersey Devils.  By far the most sought after player will be the Devils Zach Parise.  The Devils have stated that they will do everything in their power to resign Parise and Parise has expressed interest in remaining with the team, however the financials simply do not work for the Devils.  Teams with the most interest in Parise include:  Devils, Rangers, Wild, Flyers and Capitals.  Where Parise will end up:  Minnesota Wild.
  2. Ryan Suter – UFA – defense – Nashville Predators.  Personally we think this guy is overrated.  We would take Shea Weber over Suter in a heartbeat, yet a number of teams will be chasing this particular free agent.  Teams most interested:  Flyers, Red Wings, Rangers, Oilers and Penguins.  Where Suter will end up:  Philadelphia Flyers.
  3. Justin Schultz – UFA – defense – Anaheim Ducks.  Schultz is from my neighborhood in West Kelowna, yet I am not sure if the hype that surrounds Schultz is warranted.  Only time will tell.  There are a number of teams interested in his services including: Canucks, Oilers, Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers and the Leafs.  Where Schultz will end up:  Edmonton Oilers or Vancouver Canucks.
  4. Shane Doan – UFA – right-wing – Phoenix Coyotes.  This guys is a tremendous leader having played his entire career thus far with the original Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise.  The main teams interested in Doan include:  Coyotes, Jets, Canucks, Capitals, and the Leafs.  Where Doan will end up?  Phoenix Coyotes.
  5. Jaromir Jagr – UFA – right-wing – Philadelphia Flyers.  Jagr had a pretty decent year in Philly.  Teams that might be interested in signing the 40 year old include:  Flyers, Ducks, Rangers, Oilers and Pens.  Where Jagr will end up?  Philadelphia Flyers.
  6. Jason Garrison – UFA – defense – Florida Panthers.  Old “Boom Boom” has an above average year with the Cats in Florida.  Teams looking for help on the blueline could include: Flyers, Oilers, Ducks, Jets and the Red Wings.  Where Garrison will end up?  Florida Panthers or Detroit Red Wings.
  7. Alexander Semin – UFA – right wing – Washington Capitals.  We could see Semin heading back to Russia.  However some teams interested in his services include:  Wild, Senators, Hurricanes, Panthers, and Canadiens.  Where Semin will end up?  Russia.
  8. Matt Carle – UFA – defense – Philadelphia Flyers.  We think that there should be a lot more interest in Carle, however for now the team interested in his services include:  Flyers, Red Wings, Oilers, Predators and Jets.  Where Carle will end up?  Nashville Predators.
  9. Brad Boyes – UFA – right-wing – Buffalo Sabres.  Teams that might be interested include:  Ducks, Wild, Sharks, Coyotes and Canadiens.  Where Boyes will end up?  Anaheim Ducks.
  10. Ryan Smyth – UFA -left-wing – Edmonton Oilers.  One of our all-time favorite players at The Hockey Fanatic.  Teams interested in Smyth’s services:  Oilers, Flames, Jets, Canadiens and Stars.  Where Smyth will end up?  Edmonton Oilers… as it should be.

So when all is said and done, which team will make the largest splash in free agency after July 1st?  We have narrowed it down to the top five.

5 Teams That Will Make the Biggest Splash in the 2012 NHL Free Agency Market

  1. Philadelphia Flyers
  2. Edmonton Oilers
  3. Detroit Red Wings
  4. Minnesota Wild
  5. Toronto Maple Leafs

Honorable Mentions

  • Ottawa Senators
  • Winnipeg Jets
  • Washington Capitals

Full Free Agent List:  courtesy of CapGeek.com.

2012 RFA Defensemen

Player Pos Team Age Cap Hit Expiry
Rozsival, Michal » D PHO 33 $5,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Kubina, Pavel » D PHI 35 $3,850,000 2012 (UFA)
Spacek, Jaroslav » D CAR 38 $3,833,333 2012 (UFA)
Kuba, Filip » D OTT 35 $3,700,000 2012 (UFA)
Sarich, Cory » D CGY 33 $3,600,000 2012 (UFA)
Suter, Ryan » D NAS 27 $3,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Finger, Jeff » D TOR 32 $3,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Carle, Matt » D PHI 27 $3,437,500 2012 (UFA)
Allen, Bryan » D CAR 31 $2,900,000 2012 (UFA)
Salvador, Bryce » D NJD 36 $2,900,000 2012 (UFA)
Eaton, Mark » D NYI 35 $2,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Corvo, Joe » D BOS 35 $2,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Martinek, Radek » D CLB 35 $2,200,000 2012 (UFA)
Colaiacovo, Carlo » D STL 29 $2,125,000 2012 (UFA)
Morrisonn, Shaone » D BUF 29 $2,075,000 2012 (UFA)
Aucoin, Adrian » D PHO 38 $2,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Salo, Sami » D VAN 37 $2,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Zanon, Greg » D BOS 32 $1,933,333 2012 (UFA)
Foster, Kurtis » D MIN 30 $1,800,000 2012 (UFA)
Sauer, Kurt » D PHO 31 $1,750,000 2012 (UFA)
Campoli, Chris » D MTL 27 $1,750,000 2012 (UFA)
Souray, Sheldon » D DAL 35 $1,650,000 2012 (UFA)
Staios, Steve » D NYI 38 $1,600,000 2012 (UFA)
Jurcina, Milan » D NYI 29 $1,600,000 2012 (UFA)
Clark, Brett » D TBL 35 $1,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Bouillon, Francis » D NAS 36 $1,350,000 2012 (UFA)
Jones, Randy » D WIN 30 $1,150,000 2012 (UFA)
Huskins, Kent » D STL 33 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Lukowich, Brad » D DAL 35 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Gilroy, Matt » D OTT 27 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Hannan, Scott » D CGY 33 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Vandermeer, Jim » D SAN 32 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Lundin, Mike » D MIN 27 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
White, Colin » D SAN 34 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Commodore, Mike » D TBL 32 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
O’Donnell, Sean » D CHI 40 $850,000 2012 (UFA)
Zubarev, Andrei » D WIN 25 $825,000 2012 (UFA)
Mottau, Mike » D BOS 34 $800,000 2012 (UFA)
Eminger, Steve » D NYR 28 $800,000 2012 (UFA)
Rome, Aaron » D VAN 28 $750,000 2012 (UFA)
Brookbank, Sheldon » D ANA 31 $750,000 2012 (UFA)
Lepisto, Sami » D CHI 27 $750,000 2012 (UFA)
Chorney, Taylor » D EDM 25 $735,000 2012 (UFA)
Arsene, Dean » D PHO 31 $725,000 2012 (UFA)
Lebda, Brett » D CLB 30 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Meech, Derek » D WIN 28 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Carkner, Matt » D OTT 31 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Garrison, Jason » D FLA 27 $675,000 2012 (UFA)
Holden, Nick » D CLB 25 $675,000 2012 (UFA)
Woywitka, Jeff » D NYR 28 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
Sloan, Tyler » D NAS 31 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
Reese, Dylan » D NYI 27 $635,250 2012 (UFA)
Mullen, Patrick » D LAK 26 $632,500 2012 (UFA)
Henry, Jordan » D WAS 26 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
McKelvie, Zach » D BOS 27 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Smaby, Matt » D ANA 27 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Bickel, Stu » D NYR 25 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Roy, Mathieu » D CAR 28 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Lashoff, Matt » D TOR 25 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Oystrick, Nathan » D PHO 29 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Stafford, Garrett » D MTL 32 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Exelby, Garnet » D DET 30 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Fortunus, Maxime » D DAL 28 $587,500 2012 (UFA)
Taormina, Matt » D NJD 25 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Johnson, Aaron » D CLB 29 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Jackson, Scott » D TBL 25 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Harrold, Peter » D NJD 29 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Callahan, Joe » D MTL 29 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Baumgartner, Nolan » D VAN 33 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Petiot, Richard » D TBL 29 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Kostka, Mike » D TBL 26 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Gervais, Bruno » D TBL 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Connelly, Brian » D CGY 26 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Leach, Jay » D NJD 32 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Penner, Jeff » D MIN 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Liffiton, David » D COL 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Flood, Mark » D WIN 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Spang, Dan » D DAL 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Syvret, Danny » D STL 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Jancevski, Dan » D PHI 31 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Zimmerman, Sean » D ANA 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Eckford, Tyler » D PHO 26 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Richmond, Danny » D COL 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Sullivan, Sean » D FLA 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Collins, Sean » D WAS 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Rodney, Bryan » D EDM 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Bell, Brendan » D NYR 29 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Miskovic, Zach » D WAS 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Janik, Doug » D DET 32 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Henry, Alex » D MTL 32 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Moore, Mike » D SAN 27 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Scott, John » D NYR 29 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
McIver, Nathan » D BOS 27 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Evans, Brennan » D STL 30 $512,500 2012 (UFA)

2012 UFA Fowards

Player Pos Team Age Cap Hit Expiry
Semin, Alexander » R WAS 28 $6,700,000 2012 (UFA)
Smyth, Ryan » L EDM 36 $6,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Parise, Zach » L NJD 27 $6,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Rolston, Brian » L BOS 39 $5,062,500 2012 (UFA)
Huselius, Kristian » L CLB 33 $4,750,000 2012 (UFA)
Doan, Shane » R PHO 35 $4,550,000 2012 (UFA)
Langkow, Daymond » C PHO 35 $4,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Penner, Dustin » L LAK 29 $4,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Boyes, Brad » R BUF 30 $4,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Blake, Jason » L ANA 38 $4,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Selanne, Teemu » R ANA 41 $4,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Avery, Sean » L NYR 32 $3,875,000 2012 (UFA)
Hecht, Jochen » C BUF 35 $3,525,000 2012 (UFA)
Jagr, Jaromir » R PHI 40 $3,300,000 2012 (UFA)
Kostitsyn, Andrei » R NAS 27 $3,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Whitney, Ray » L PHO 40 $3,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Hagman, Niklas » L ANA 32 $3,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Kotalik, Ales » R BUF 33 $3,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Jokinen, Olli » C CGY 33 $3,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Arnott, Jason » C STL 37 $2,875,000 2012 (UFA)
Hudler, Jiri » L DET 28 $2,875,000 2012 (UFA)
Langenbrunner, Jamie » R STL 36 $2,750,000 2012 (UFA)
Samuelsson, Mikael » R FLA 35 $2,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Gaustad, Paul » C NAS 30 $2,300,000 2012 (UFA)
Sturm, Marco » L FLA 34 $2,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Reinprecht, Steven » C VAN 36 $2,050,000 2012 (UFA)
Brunette, Andrew » L CHI 38 $2,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Knuble, Mike » R WAS 39 $2,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Stempniak, Lee » R CGY 29 $1,900,000 2012 (UFA)
Holmstrom, Tomas » L DET 39 $1,875,000 2012 (UFA)
Dvorak, Radek » R DAL 35 $1,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Ponikarovsky, Alexei » L NJD 32 $1,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Moen, Travis » L MTL 30 $1,500,000 2012 (UFA)
Sullivan, Steve » L PIT 37 $1,500,000 2012 (UFA)
McClement, Jay » C COL 29 $1,450,000 2012 (UFA)
Fedotenko, Ruslan » L NYR 33 $1,400,000 2012 (UFA)
Pandolfo, Jay » L NYI 37 $1,400,000 2012 (UFA)
Mitchell, Torrey » C SAN 27 $1,366,667 2012 (UFA)
Moss, David » R CGY 30 $1,300,000 2012 (UFA)
Morrison, Brendan » C CHI 36 $1,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Tootoo, Jordin » R NAS 29 $1,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Parenteau, P-A » R NYI 29 $1,250,000 2012 (UFA)
Burish, Adam » C DAL 29 $1,150,000 2012 (UFA)
Moore, Dominic » C SAN 31 $1,100,000 2012 (UFA)
Pyatt, Taylor » L PHO 30 $1,000,000 2012 (UFA)
Winnik, Daniel » L SAN 27 $950,000 2012 (UFA)
Christensen, Erik » C MIN 28 $925,000 2012 (UFA)
Kostopoulos, Tom » R CGY 33 $916,667 2012 (UFA)
Parse, Scott » R LAK 27 $900,000 2012 (UFA)
Parros, George » R ANA 32 $875,000 2012 (UFA)
Barch, Krystofer » R FLA 32 $837,500 2012 (UFA)
Giroux, Alexandre » L CLB 31 $825,000 2012 (UFA)
Halpern, Jeff » C WAS 36 $825,000 2012 (UFA)
Hordichuk, Darcy » L EDM 31 $825,000 2012 (UFA)
Stoa, Ryan » C COL 25 $803,250 2012 (UFA)
Prust, Brandon » R NYR 28 $800,000 2012 (UFA)
Dowell, Jake » C DAL 27 $800,000 2012 (UFA)
Petersen, Toby » C DAL 33 $775,000 2012 (UFA)
Asham, Arron » R PIT 34 $775,000 2012 (UFA)
Carter, Ryan » C NJD 28 $750,000 2012 (UFA)
Crabb, Joey » R TOR 29 $750,000 2012 (UFA)
Winchester, Jesse » C OTT 28 $750,000 2012 (UFA)
Glass, Tanner » L WIN 28 $750,000 2012 (UFA)
O’Marra, Ryan » C ANA 25 $735,000 2012 (UFA)
Winchester, Brad » L SAN 31 $725,000 2012 (UFA)
Wellwood, Kyle » C WIN 29 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Betts, Blair » C PHI 32 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Kearns, Bracken » C FLA 31 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Bitz, Byron » R VAN 27 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Konopka, Zenon » C OTT 31 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Boyce, Darryl » C CLB 27 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Darche, Mathieu » L MTL 35 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Wallace, Tim » R TBL 27 $700,000 2012 (UFA)
Jaffray, Jason » L WIN 30 $675,000 2012 (UFA)
Dupuis, Philippe » C TOR 27 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
Sykora, Petr » R NJD 35 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
Mitchell, John » C NYR 27 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
Jacques, Jean-Francois » L ANA 27 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
Parrish, Mark » R OTT 35 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
Zigomanis, Mike » C TOR 31 $650,000 2012 (UFA)
King, D.J. » L WAS 28 $637,500 2012 (UFA)
Shannon, Ryan » C TBL 29 $625,000 2012 (UFA)
Gillies, Trevor » L NYI 33 $625,000 2012 (UFA)
Keller, Ryan » R EDM 28 $625,000 2012 (UFA)
O’Sullivan, Patrick » L PHO 27 $625,000 2012 (UFA)
Frischmon, Trevor » C NYI 30 $615,000 2012 (UFA)
Kalinski, Jon » L TBL 25 $605,000 2012 (UFA)
Pouliot, Marc-Antoine » C PHO 27 $605,000 2012 (UFA)
Lindstrom, Joakim » R COL 28 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Rosehill, Jay » L TOR 26 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Hennessy, Josh » C BOS 27 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Madden, John » C FLA 39 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
St. Pierre, Martin » C CLB 28 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Porter, Chris » L STL 28 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Willsie, Brian » R MTL 34 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Pinizzotto, Steve » R VAN 28 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
McGrattan, Brian » R NAS 30 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Colliton, Jeremy » C NYI 27 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
McArdle, Kenndal » L WIN 25 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Williams, Jason » R PIT 31 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Moreau, Ethan » L LAK 36 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Cullen, Mark » C FLA 33 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Ivanans, Raitis » L CGY 33 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Sawada, Raymond » R DAL 27 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
MacIntyre, Steve » L PIT 31 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Taffe, Jeff » C MIN 31 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Brunnstrom, Fabian » L DET 27 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Picard, Alexandre » L TBL 26 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Cheechoo, Jonathan » R STL 31 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Hunter, Trent » R LAK 31 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Conboy, Tim » R OTT 30 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Sterling, Brett » L STL 28 $600,000 2012 (UFA)
Ortmeyer, Jed » R MIN 33 $585,000 2012 (UFA)
Bell, Mark » L ANA 31 $575,000 2012 (UFA)
Green, Josh » C EDM 34 $575,000 2012 (UFA)
Staubitz, Brad » R MTL 27 $575,000 2012 (UFA)
Bolduc, Alexandre » C PHO 27 $575,000 2012 (UFA)
Murray, Andrew » C DET 31 $575,000 2012 (UFA)
Watkins, Matt » R PHO 25 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Byers, Dane » L CLB 26 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Park, Richard » R PIT 36 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Thomas, Bill » R FLA 29 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Bodie, Troy » L ANA 27 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Rallo, Greg » C FLA 30 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Lessard, Francis » R OTT 33 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Pelley, Rod » C ANA 27 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Conner, Chris » R DET 28 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Locke, Corey » C OTT 28 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Dupont, Brodie » L NAS 25 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
Haley, Micheal » C NYI 26 $550,000 2012 (UFA)
DiSalvatore, Jon » R MIN 31 $537,500 2012 (UFA)
Peters, Warren » C MIN 29 $537,500 2012 (UFA)
Bernier, Steve » R NJD 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Stapleton, Tim » R WIN 29 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Klinkhammer, Rob » C OTT 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Whitmore, Derek » L BUF 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Durno, Chris » L CAR 31 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Mancari, Mark » R VAN 26 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Minard, Chris » L DET 30 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Rissmiller, Patrick » L COL 33 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Craig, Ryan » C PIT 30 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Letourneau-Leblond, P-L » R CGY 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Segal, Brandon » R TBL 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Soryal, Justin » L CAR 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Guite, Ben » R SAN 33 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Hanson, Christian » C WAS 26 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Beaudoin, Matt » C PHO 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Smith, Trevor » C TBL 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Sestito, Tim » C NJD 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Janssen, Cam » R NJD 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Stuart, Colin » L BUF 29 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Deveaux, Andre » C NYR 28 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
McDonald, Colin » R PIT 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Hamilton, Ryan » L TOR 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Mills, Brad » C NJD 29 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
McCarthy, John » L SAN 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Hagel, Kyle » D STL 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Sutter, Brett » L CAR 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Brophey, Evan » C COL 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Veilleux, Stephane » L MIN 30 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Ouellet, Michel » R BOS 30 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Mauldin, Greg » C COL 29 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Turnbull, Travis » C BUF 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Desbiens, Guillaume » R CGY 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Ryan, Michael » L BUF 32 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Mercier, Justin » C COL 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Ebbett, Andrew » C VAN 29 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Rechlicz, Joel » R WAS 25 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Micflikier, Jacob » L WAS 27 $525,000 2012 (UFA)
Johnson, Jamie » C DET 30 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Gionta, Stephen » R NJD 28 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Aucoin, Keith » C WAS 33 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Meyer, Stefan » L CGY 26 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Matsumoto, Jon » C FLA 25 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Greentree, Kyle » L WAS 28 $512,500 2012 (UFA)
Newbury, Kris » C NYR 30 $512,500 2012 (UFA)