Come July, what NHL team stands to ....?

Question

lose the most in regards to free agency?

Who is the most valuable free agent to any one team and why?

Answer 1

Pittsburgh of course.  

Washington is a team that no one really thinks about, but they could lose a lot too.  Kolzig already said he is testing the market.  If Huet (a UFA) doesn't sign, they need a goalie desperately.  Fedorov is a UFA and likely leaving.

Then they have RFA's to sign, and it sounds like Green might be willing to sign an offer sheet.  Plus they have Brooks Laich to sign.

Answer 2

I would say Pittsburgh Penguins because they usually do more trading after losing the Stanley Cup to my Red Wings. It's too bad because they worked hard to get to the Stanley Cup and it wasn't easy, but evidently the owners don't see it that way. That's too bad an it's unfair. Hossa might be a good choice as he is a good player and would be valuable to any team. I hate all these trades and I know it's about money and business, but it has taken all the fun out of hockey, when players like Yzerman played with Detroit since he was 17 yrs. old and retired with them. I respect him greatly for that. This is rare.

Answer 3

Pittsburgh

Campbell to Ottawa because they really need a good puck moving defenceman since the cruddy Redden is leaving

Answer 4

It seems Pittsburgh's got a lot to lose.  I'm also glad to see the Rangers may need to do some moving around (if not this July than very very soon after).

I think Marian Hossa and Sundin (if still an UFA) are the most sought after.  Hossa because he showed this year that he can play in the high stress situations and make a huge impact for his team.  He was the msot consistent guy for the Pens in the finals and was easily thier best skater.  

Sundin is obvious because hes still got some scoring and hes a great leader and captain.  Also, he is really trying hard to get a Stanely Cup before he retires so he's going to give it his all.