The NHL's free-agency period begins on July 1, and there is plenty of chatter going around about some of the game's best available players.
Those whose contracts are up were allowed to speak with interested parties beginning on Thursday. Forward Carl Soderberg, one of the game's biggest free agents, just signed a five-year, $23.75 million deal with the Colorado Avalanche after his rights were traded by the Boston Bruins, according to Craig Custance of ESPN.
The Nashville Predators also were able to re-sign forward Mike Fisher to a two-year, $8.8 million contract, according to the team's official release.
But there are plenty more who are searching for or on the verge of finding homes. Here's a look at some of the latest free-agent rumors and what to expect from them.
Martin St. Louis
It looks like Martin St. Louis' time with the New York Rangers is up, according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post:
One of those teams interested, the New Jersey Devils, were short down the right wing this year. Steve Bernier was their top-producing right-winger w ...
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NHL Free Agents: Rumors and Predictions for Top Players on the Market
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