The Stanley Cup Final was entertaining and the 2014 NHL draft built genuine excitement surrounding the offseason, but the landscape of the league shifted after this year’s crop of top free agents chose their final destinations.
While many of the bigger names have already signed with their new teams, there are still several difference-makers on the open market who could help turn a playoff contender into a championship favorite.
Here are the top free agents still available and some analysis of the most underrated player on the market.
Most Underrated Free Agent: Dany Heatley, LW
The most underrated free agent on the open market right now is former Minnesota Wild left wing Dany Heatley. At 33 years old, Heatley may have lost a step, but he still possesses the offensive skill to add depth to a team on the cusp of contending for a title.
While he was only able to add 12 goals and 16 assists last season, he was constricted by Minnesota’s defensive game plan and forced to play predominantly on the third line in order to infuse ene ...
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NHL Free Agents 2014: Ranking Top Players Left on Open Market
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