There will be plenty of players available, both of the inexpensive and high-priced variety, when NHL free agency opens Saturday, July 1.
The Detroit Red Wings expect to be active but they won't have much money to spend so there's no telling who they might be able to land barring any trades or other player moves late this week. Although they're unlikely to sign a forward given the salary cap space they have available only time will tell what GM Ken Holland will do. And although a goalie is highly unlikely, we've included a couple of the top netminders who will be on the market.