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After being bought out by Florida, Yandle is now a free agent and free to sign with any team. Boston seems like a logical fit, but can they make the money work? Yandle would probably prefer to sign with a team where he'd have a chance to continue his Ironman streak.

"},{"index":19,"title":"Nick Foligno, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Nick%20Foligno%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627338980,"caption":"

Foligno isn't the player he used to be, but he can still be a valuable depth piece for a Stanley Cup contender, both on and off the ice. Toronto and Foligno are reportedly still trying to negotiate an extension, but not sure if the two sides will be able to find a middle ground with the Maple Leafs up against the cap.

"},{"index":18,"title":"Mike Reilly, D","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Mike%20Reilly%20USA.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627339170,"caption":"

Reilly has scored only eight career goals in the NHL, but he recorded a career-high 27 assists this past season and averaged 21:29 of ice time for the Bruins in the postseason. It was a great fit. The upside is there, but will he land with a team that suits his game?

"},{"index":17,"title":"Mikael Granlund, LW/C","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Mikael%20Granlund%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627354593,"caption":"

Granlund isn't the flashiest player, but all he does is produce. He's scored at least 20 goals twice and has hit the 60-point mark twice, too. And he can play center or wing, which is the kind of versatility a lot of coaches appreciate.

"},{"index":16,"title":"Tomas Tatar, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Tomas%20Tatar%20USA%20today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627354683,"caption":"

Tatar had a tough season in Montreal, but he can still be a solid complementary piece on a contender. And he's probably not breaking the bank either, so his number could be team-friendly.

"},{"index":15,"title":"Jaden Schwartz, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Jaden%20Schwartz%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627354800,"caption":"

The Seattle Kraken reportedly were discussing a contract with Schwartz before the expansion draft but couldn't iron out a deal. Could the two sides circle back now that there's more roster clarity? If not, Schwartz will have a number of teams to choose from on the open market.

"},{"index":14,"title":"David Savard, D","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/David%20Savard%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627354905,"caption":"

Savard played on the third pairing for the Stanley Cup champion Lightning, but he's easily a top-four defenseman anywhere else. A right-shot, shutdown-type defenseman? A lot of teams could use a player like him. Montreal appears to be one of the favorites to land him.

"},{"index":13,"title":"Ryan Suter, D","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Ryan%20Suter%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355006,"caption":"

After being surprisingly bought out by Minnesota, Suter suddenly finds himself on the open market and you can bet almost every team made a call to his representatives. He's likely to sign a short-term deal with a Stanley Cup contender at this point in his career.

"},{"index":12,"title":"Kyle Palmieri, RW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Kyle%20Palmieri%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355138,"caption":"

Palmieri had a slow start with the Islanders, but he flexed his muscles in the playoffs after scoring seven goals in 19 games. Look for the Islanders to bring back the 30-year-old winger.

"},{"index":11,"title":"Brandon Saad, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Brandon%20Saad%20USA%20Today_0.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355320,"caption":"

Saad is a five-time 20-goal scorer whose game rises in the postseason. The Pittsburgh native makes all the sense in the world for the Penguins. But can they make the money work?

"},{"index":10,"title":"Tuukka Rask, G","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Tuukka%20Rask%20USA%20Today_0.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355415,"caption":"

When he's on his game, there aren't many goaltenders better than Rask. Does he want to continue playing at age 34? If so, it's hard to see him wearing a different sweater than the Bruins.

"},{"index":9,"title":"Blake Coleman, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Blake%20Coleman%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355516,"caption":"

Coleman was terrific during Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup run and he's likely to get a contract similar as Hyman, a long-term contract with a cap hit of roughly $5 million. Could the Devils look to bring him back?

"},{"index":8,"title":"David Krejci, C","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/David%20Krejci%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355623,"caption":"

Krejci proved this past season that he's still a dependable two-way center, even at the age 35. The question is, does he want to continue playing? The Bruins are respecting his privacy, but they sure would love to have him back to play with Taylor Hall.

"},{"index":7,"title":"Tyson Barrie, D","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Barrie-Tyson-USATODAY-16013204.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355734,"caption":"

Barrie bet on himself this past season and is looking to cash in, both in term and dollars. Returning to the Oilers seems like a good fit, but can both sides make the money work?

"},{"index":6,"title":"Zach Hyman, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Zach%20Hyman%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627355808,"caption":"

All signs point to Hyman signing a seven-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, which tried to acquire his rights from Toronto for the eighth year but haven't gotten any luck. Hyman's cap hit is expected to be in the $5.5 million range.

"},{"index":5,"title":"Phillip Danault, C","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Phillip%20Danault%20USA%20Today.jpg","credit":"","published":1627356019,"caption":"

Danault has never scored more than 13 goals in a season, but he established himself as one of the league's best shutdown centers after a sensational 2020-21 Stanley Cup Playoffs. His next contract could easily start with a five.

"},{"index":4,"title":"Philipp Grubauer, G","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Grubauer_P_USATSI_15994392.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627356039,"caption":"

A Vezina Trophy finalist in 2020-21. Grubauer is one of the top goaltenders available and is likely seeking a long-term deal for at least $6 million per year. Somebody may give that to him. Will it be Colorado?

"},{"index":3,"title":"Gabriel Landeskog, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Gabriel%20Landeskog%20USA%20Today_0.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627356152,"caption":"

The Avalanche and Landeskog aren’t seeing eye to eye on an extension, and Colorado’s captain is set to test free agency unless there's a compromise in the 11th hour. There will be no shortage of suitors for Landeskog, but it would be strange to see him in a different uniform.

"},{"index":2,"title":"Dougie Hamilton, D","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/gallery/hero/Dougie%20Hamilton%20USA.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627356183,"caption":"

The best defenseman on the market, Hamilton is likely to get a seven-year contract around/north of $8 million per year. The New Jersey Devils are reportedly a team to watch for in the Hamilton sweepstakes.

"},{"index":1,"title":"Alex Ovechkin, LW","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Alex%20Ovechkin%20USA%20Today_0.jpg","credit":"USA Today","published":1627356275,"caption":"

The best goal scorer of all time is technically on the market. But the nine-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner is expected to re-sign with the Capitals.

"}]}

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