Although the pace of signings throughout the NHL has slowed considerably from the start of free agency, there are still some impact players on the market.
The urgency just isn't there for either the teams or the players now that the initial wave of wheeling and dealing is complete.
Instead, players can take the opportunity to reassess their options as teams begin to look toward new avenues if they missed out on the main targets. That's why there's usually a lull between the frenzy on the first two days and the rest of the high-profile deals.
With that in mind, let's examine some of the latest buzz surrounding some of the top names still available and make predictions for where they will land.
Johnny Oduya
It was a bit surprising when Oduya wasn't one of the first players off the board on July 1. A veteran defenseman who's ultra-reliable in his own end and has raised the Stanley Cup two times is obviously a valuable commodity.
Since then, the reasoning has become clearer.
Oduya is giving the Chicago Blackhawks every opportunity to b ...
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Article written by Tim Daniels