Top Unrestricted Free Agents
Marian Hossa, RW, Pittsburgh - It hasn't been a banner season for the 29-year-old sharpshooter, as it appears unlikely he'll continue his four-year streak of scoring at least 80 points. Nevertheless, the Penguins will be faced with the prospect of trying to keep Hossa along with their current roster of premier young talent and there will be no shortage of suitors if he gets to the open market on July 1.
Brian Campbell, D, San Jose - The 28-year-old has been a perfect fit in San Jose, so the Sharks will be highly motivated to get him signed to a long-term extension, but Campbell's strong play has been raising the stakes with every game.
Mats Sundin, C, Toronto - Though he seems committed to signing one-year deals at this stage of his career, the 37-year-old Swede is still producing a very high level. It seems clear that Sundin wants to stay in Toronto, but if there is an organizational re-shuffling in the summer, perhaps it will pave the way for Sundin to play elsewhere while the Leafs try to re-build.
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