On July 8, we examined several NHL players most in need of new contracts before the 2017 NHL free-agent period. While one of them (Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn) has since re-signed, such notables as San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns have yet to ink new deals with their respective teams.
Several factors, including age, skills, performance, previous contract and value to their team, will determine how much those on this list could receive. The longer they're unsigned, the more it could cost to re-sign them.
In this slideshow, we'll predict what to expect from these players in 2016-17 and what type of contracts they could receive. As always, you can voice your views in the comments section below.
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