The Florida Panthers front office could be losing a lot this offseason
Julian Gaudio of Hockey News: Elliotte Friedman said Friday during 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, that Florida Panthers director of players, Bryan McCabe, is receiving interest from the New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The new Devils GM, Sunny Mehta, was an assistant Panthers GM, and McCabe played seven seasons with the Maple Leafs, senior hockey operations advisor, Mats Sundin.
McCabe may not be the only Panthers employee Mehta is eyeing. Friedman is talking about the Panthers director of hockey operations, Braden Birch.
The Panthers are also likely to lose assistant GM Brett Peterson. The Panthers front office could make a big contribution this offseason.
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The NHL’s top 20 free agents
Chris Johnston of the Athletic: A look at the NHL’s top 20 unrestricted free agents.
1. Darren Raddysh – Tampa Bay Lightning – RHD – Right handed shooting PP QB.
2. Rasmus Andersson – Vegas Golden Knights – RHD – Two-way Dman who may not hit the market.
3. Alex Tuch – Buffalo Sabers – RW – 30-goal power forward. You will get a big contract.
4. John Carlson – Anaheim Ducks – RHD – Held scouting interviews with the Ducks
5. Sergei Bobrovsky – Florida Panthers – G – Wants a long-term deal with the Panthers.
6. Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins – C/RW – He wants to come back, but do you want him to come back?
7. Charlie Coyle – Columbus Blue Jackets – C/RW – Top six center with 58 points.
8. Bobby McMann – Boston Bruins – W – Speed, power play, and scored 29 goals.
9. Stuart Skinner – Pittsburgh Penguins – G – Only 27 and has reached the finals twice.
10. Jacob Trouba – Anaheim Ducks – RHD – Big body defense.
11. Anthony Mantha – Pittsburgh Penguins – W – Set a career high with 33 goals and 64 points.
12. Mason Marchment – Columbus Blue Jackets – LW - Physical forward. 15 goals in 39 games after being acquired by the Blue Jackets.
13. Jaden Schwartz – Seattle Kraken – LW - Two-way winger whose offense declined this season.
14. Logan Stanley – Buffalo Sabers – LHD – Physical, 6-foot-7 defenseman.
15. Patrick Kane – Detroit Red Wings – RW – Points declined, but still an offensive threat.
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16. Mats Zuccarello – Minnesota Wild – W – Not expected to hit free agency given relationship with Kirill Kaprizov.
17. Frederik Andersen – Carolina Hurricanes – G – Strength is always an issue, but he leads the Hurricanes into the 3rd round.
18. Viktor Arvidsson – Boston Bruins – W – Backed 25 goals and can play on both ends.
19. Mario Ferraro – San Jose Sharks – LHD – Only 27 years old and will be looking for a long term deal.
20. Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – LW – It’s hard to see him playing in a different jersey.
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