Now that the 2016 draft is in the books, NHL teams get their next chance to improve their rosters for the upcoming season when the free-agency window opens on July 1.
Traditionally, unrestricted free agents have been able to secure their biggest paydays and greatest long-term job security when they hit the open market, although salary-cap constraints are tempering the madness more and more each year.
General Fanager has a handy list of all the UFAs who could come on the market on Friday, which is sortable by position, age and previous cap hit.
Risk tends to be especially high with older players, especially ones who are looking for long-term deals. But other market conditions are also in play which could lead to today's prize signing turning into tomorrow's team albatross.
Here's the NHL's All-Risk Team of unrestricted free agents for 2016. Which other UFAs would you be wary about your team signing?
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NHL Free Agents 2016: The All-Risk Team
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