The Blue Jackets figure to be quiet players when the NHL free agent signing period opens tomorrow at noon as the front office attempts to make sure the team is salary cap compliant come this October. Unless a massive salary dump appears in the form of a trade, the Jackets simply won't have the cap space to offer new free agents.
The Stamkos Sweepstakes (EDIT - DISREGARD)
The #1 free agent this summer, by far, is superstar Steven Stamkos. The top overall pick in the 2008 Draft has amassed 562 points (312 goals, 250 assists) in 569 games over 8 NHL seasons with Tampa Bay.