Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Latest notes on some of the top remaining unrestricted free agents.
Mike Hoffman – The Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils have the cap space and could use a winger. The Boston Bruins don’t have as much room as other teams do, but have a better shot at winning. The Nashville Predators have the space and could be looking to add.
Mikael Granlund – Teams that lose out on Hoffman could have Granlund as a fallback – Blue Jackets, Devils and Bruins.
Travis Hamonic – Still tied to the Winnipeg Jets because of their need and his Manitoba roots.