The 2013 crop of NHL free agents is far from the most star-studded group that fans have ever seen, but there are plenty of players who figure to be available on the open market that can help franchises take the next step. Also, with a lack of top-flight talent, teams will go even harder after the best that this class has to offer.
While there are some defensemen and goaltenders to be had, most of the competition in free agency will involve forwards. Since so many teams are looking to either add to or create a winning situation, this could be one of the most interesting free-agency periods in recent memory.
Here is the latest buzz surrounding some of the biggest free-agent names that will officially be ripe for the picking come July 5.
Nathan Horton
If not for the play of forward Nathan Horton, it's entirely possible that the Boston Bruins wouldn't have even made it to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Bruins did make it that far, though, and despite their loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, they had a successful season. If Boston is going to reach the Stanley Cup Finals yet again next year, howe ...
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