TOP 25 PENDING FREE AGENTS (MAY 2013)

[PigsRule]

From the list of pending 2013 FNHL FA's (complete list LINK), I would identify these players as the Top 25 to pursue once free agency begins (NO GOALIES ARE LISTED):

25. :WIN: Ryane Clowe, $3.6m (2012-2013) resigned 3m 3yrs
24. :NJD: David Clarkson, $2.7m (2012-2013) B/O
23. :NYI: Mika Zibanejad, $2.5m (2012-2013-EL) resigned 3.8m 3yrs
22. :STL-NHL: Alex Galchenyuk, $3.0m (2012-2013-EL)
21. :MIN-NHL: Adam Henrique, $0.2m (2012-2013)
20. :MIN-NHL: Alexandre Burrows, $2.0m (2012-2013)
19. :CAR-NHL: Justin Faulk, $0.9m (2012-2013) resigned 3.9m 3yrs
18. :EDM: Sam Gagner, $3.8m (2012-2013) resigned 3.8m 3yrs
17. :EDM: James van Riemsdyk, $1.5m (2012-2013) resigned 4.8m 3yrs
16. :PHI-NHL: Mikhail Grabovski, $2.9m (2012-2013) resigned 3.8m 3yrs
15. :NJD: Patrik Elias, $6.0m (2012-2013) B/O
14. :OTT: Jason Garrison $6.3m (2015-2016) ABO
13. :DET-NHL: Valtteri Filppula, $3.0m (2012-2013)
12. :BUF-NHL: Kevin Shattenkirk, $1.4m (2012-2013) resigned 6.1m 4yrs
11. :COL-NHL: Jonathan Huberdeau, $3.0m (2012-2013-EL) resigned 3.4m 3yrs
10. :VAN: Alexander Edler, $3.3m (2012-2013)
9. :DAL-NHL: Jarome Iginla, $7.0m (2012-2013)
8. :TOR-NHL: Jordan Staal, $4.0m (2012-2013)
7. :PHI-NHL: Taylor Hall, $3.8m (2012-2013) resigned 6.7m 4yrs
6. :BOS-NHL: Milan Lucic, $4.1m (2012-2013)
5. :BOS-NHL: Patrice Bergeron, $4.5m (2012-2013)
4. :OTT: Scott Hartnell, $4.2m (2012-2013)
3. :BOS-NHL: Tyler Seguin, $3.8m (2012-2013)
2. :MIN-NHL: Ryan Getzlaf, $5.3m (2012-2013)
1. :MIN-NHL: Corey Perry, $5.3m (2012-2013)

UPDATE
Notable players bought out since May 1st:
:MIN-NHL: Brandon Dubinsky, $4.2m (2013-2014) ABO
:ANA: Rick DiPietro, $4.5m (2017-2018) ABO
:WAS-NHL: Alexander Radulov, $2.8m (2013-2014) Non-NHL B/O
:CHI-NHL: Lauri Korpikoski, $5.5m (2014-2015) ABO
:CHI-NHL: Nikolai Kulemin, $4.9m (2014-2015) B/O
:CHI-NHL: Dave Bolland, $3.4m (2013-2014) B/O
:COL-NHL: Kyle Quincey, $4.2m (2014-2015) ABO
:MON-NHL: Michael Cammalleri, $6.0m (2013-2014) ABO
:BUF-NHL: Dany Heatley, $7.5m (2013-2014) ABO
:NJD: Michael Grabner, $4.3m (2014-2015) ABO
:EDM: Milan Michalek, $4.3m (2013-2014) B/O

Should be a fun 2013 FNHL Free Agency period ... it all starts August 11 @ 0h01 ET with the first group of FA's - Defense. Check the league deadline pg for dates of when various groups of FA's are available:

...
August 11 - Defensemen
August 18 - Left Wingers
August 25 - Right Wingers
September 1 - Centers
September 8 - Goalies
...

may3-13: player that have been resigned by their team crossed off list + added "UPDATE" section.

[Tyler]

I dont think #1 or 2 will see Fa

[Eric]

I don't think #11 will be either

[PigsRule]

A few more big names might land on the FA list before the August 3rd deadline to resign pending FA's.

should be interesting to see what develops.

also, many teams are up against the cap as Snugerud + Burke have noticed.
FA bidding might not be a robust as in past yrs and FA contracts may be more affordable this off-season.

[PsychoticPondGoons]

Hawks add Bolland Kulemin, Korpikoski to the FA swimming pool.  Get some sun boys! No need to hurry back to Chicago. LOL

[PsychoticPondGoons]

Hey, some of those guys would look great in a Hawks jersey next season. :thumbsup:

[Tyler]

Hey, some of those guys would look great in a Hawks jersey next season. :thumbsup:

Send the Wild some trade offers

[snugerud]

#3 will not be leaving the isles org.

That was a move that bit me a little.  ha ha.  I didnt expect him to have as good a year as he did.

[PsychoticPondGoons]

Send the Wild some trade offers

Chicago ain't that rich. We shop at the thrift store for our players. LOL :afro:

[Eric]

Chicago ain't that rich. We shop at the thrift store for our players. LOL :afro:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK8mJJJvaes