Thursday, June 30, 2016

NHL free agent pool is deep even without Stamkos (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this April 2, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos, center, celebrates with teammate Martin St. Louis as referee Kelly Sutherland signals Stamkos' goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, in Tampa, Fla. Steven Stamkos isn't the only

The big fish is gone, so now teams will circle around the other targets when NHL free agency opens Friday. ''There's some high-end guys this year and it'll be interesting to see what they get paid,'' Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said. If Stamkos' $8.5 million cap hit established Wednesday sets the bar, it's good news for not only Lucic, Eriksson and Okposo but the next level of free agents.


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