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10 intriguing NHL free agents - 2015

This summer's class of unrestricted free agents are eligible to find new homes Wednesday when the signing period opens at 9 a.m. Arizona time.

Here's a look at 10 intriguing names.

Francois Beauchemin

Position: Defense.

Age: 35.

Previous contract: Three years, $10.5 million.

Last season: Played 64 games, scoring 11 goals and finishing with 23 points with the Ducks. Was a plus-17.

Outlook: A veteran who can eat up minutes and provide leadership, Beauchemin could slide onto a blue line lacking a stabilizing presence or in need of a role model for its youth.