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Here’s my spreadsheet for upcoming UFAs, each team’s cap situation, and a trade tracker. I update the spreadsheet daily. I use CapFriendly to create this list and AFP Analytics for the contract projections.

Edit: Spreadsheet has been updated with AFP's latest projections and I added a new section for RFAs.

Spoiler: UFAs By Position

Top-6 Forwards
Sam Reinhart	RW	28	8y/10.25m
Jake Guentzel	W	29	6y/7.94m
Steven Stamkos	LW/C	34	3y/6.30m
Jonathan Marchessault	W	33	3y/6.25m
Joe Pavelski	RW	39	1y/3.94m
Matt Duchene	RW/C	33	3y/6.46m
Sean Monahan	FW	29	3y/2.87m
Tyler Toffoli	W	32	5y/6.53m
Jonathan Drouin	W	29	4y/4.46m
Teuvo Teravainen	W	29	5y/6.13m
Vladimir Tarasenko	RW	32	3y/5.64m
Adam Henrique	LW/C	34	2y/4.60m
Chandler Stephenson	C/LW	30	5y/5.77m
Max Domi	C/RW	29	3y/4.17m
Patrick Kane	RW	35	2y/5.51m
Elias Lindholm	C/RW	29	7y/8.04m
Anthony Mantha	W	29	3y/4.40m
Daniel Sprong	W	27	3y/3.89m
Jake DeBrusk	W	27	5y/5.92m
David Perron	W	36	2y/2.80m
Tyler Bertuzzi	W	29	5y/6.00m
Anthony Duclair	W	28	3y/3.22m
Jason Zucker	W	32	3y/5.46m
Jack Roslovic	C/RW	27	3y/3.11m
Max Pacioretty	LW	35
Alexander Barabanov	W	30	3y/3.03m

Top-4 Defecemen
Shayne Gostisbehere	LD/RD	31	3y/4.38m
Brady Skjei	LD	30	6y/7.39m
Noah Hanifin	LD	27	7y/7.69m
Brandon Montour	RD	30	7y/8.71m
Oliver Ekman-Larsson	LD	32	3y/3.67m
Dylan DeMelo	RD	31	4y/5.07m
Sean Walker	LD/RD	29	4y/4.87m
Matt Roy	RD	29	4y/5.58m
TJ Brodie	LD/RD	34	3y/4.91m
Brenden Dillon	LD	33	2y/3.91m
Alexandre Carrier	RD	27	3y/3.57m
Nikita Zadorov	LD/RD	29	4y/5.10m
Chris Tanev	RD	34	3y/4.68m
Brett Pesce	RD	29	6y/6.72m
Matt Grzelcyk	LD	30	3y/4.07m
Oliver Kylington	LD/RD	27

Bottom-6 Forwards
James van Riemsdyk	W	35	1y/1.50m
Warren Foegele	W	28	4y/3.58m
Stefan Noesen	W	31	2y/3.23m
Danton Heinen	W	28
Tyler Johnson	FW	33
Alexander Wennberg	C	29	4y/4.21m
Jordan Martinook	W	31	2y/2.79m
Dakota Joshua	LW	28	3y/3.00m
Michael Amadio	W	28
Teddy Blueger	C/LW	29	2y/2.56m
Sam Lafferty	FW	29	2y/1.72m
Kiefer Sherwood	W	29
Mike Hoffman	LW	34	1y/1.86m
Tomas Tatar	W	33	1y/2.21m
Kyle Okposo	RW	36	1y/1.96m
Kasperi Kapanen	RW	27
Andrew Cogliano	LW	37
Jakob Silfverberg	W	33	2y/2.78m
Cal Clutterbuck	RW	36
Corey Perry	RW	39
Patrick Maroon	W	36
Yakov Trenin	LW/C	27	3y/3.33m
Dominik Kubalik	W	28	2y/1.34m
Anthony Beauvillier	W	27
Sam Carrick	C/RW	32
Tanner Pearson	LW	31
Zemgus Girgensons	LW/C	30	2y/1.74m
Colin Blackwell	C/RW	31
Brandon Duhaime	W	27
Nick Cousins	LW/C	30
Connor Brown	W	30
Joel Kiviranta	W	28
William Carrier	LW	29	3y/2.68m
Tyler Motte	W	29	3y/2.55m
Samuel Blais	W	28	1y/0.94m
Tyson Jost	C	26

Bottom-Pairing Defencemen
Erik Gustafsson	LD	32	3y/4.99m
Tyler Myers	RD	34	2y/2.67m
Justin Schultz	RD	33	2y/3.81m
Kevin Shattenkirk	RD	35	1y/1.37m
Jalen Chatfield	RD	28	3y/2.77m
Mike Reilly	LD	30	1y/1.24m
Dmitry Kulikov	LD/RD	33
Alec Martinez	LD	36	1y/1.7m
Tyson Barrie	RD	32	2y/3.72m
Jani Hakanpaa	RD	32	2y/2.38m
Vincent Desharnais	RD	28	2y/1.41m
Ian Cole	LD/RD	35	2y/3.09m
Matt Dumba	RD	29	3y/3.73m
Colin Miller	RD	31
Mark Giordano	LD	40	1y/3.11m
Marco Scandella	LD	34
Calvin De Haan	LD/RD	33
Josh Brown	RD	30
Ilya Lyubushkin	RD	30	1y/1.31m
Joel Edmundson	LD/RD	31
Troy Stecher	RD	30
Derek Forbort	LD	32
Erik Johnson	RD	36	1y/1.13m

Forward Depth
Christian Fischer	W	27
Craig Smith	RW	34
Victor Olofsson	W	28
Trevor Lewis	RW/C	37
Justin Bailey	RW	29
Kevin Stenlund	C/RW	27
Jeff Carter	RW/C	39
Ryan Carpenter	RW/C	33
Nicolas Aube-Kubel	RW	28	2y/1.53m
AJ Greer	W	27
Liam O'Brien	W	29
Chris Tierney	C	30
Mattias Janmark	W	31
Sam Gagner	RW/C	34
Brendan Smith	LD/RD	35
Eric Robinson	LW	29
Zach Parise	LW	39
Kevin Labanc	W	28	2y/1.94m
Fredrik Olofsson	C/LW	28
Alex Barre-Boulet	W	27
Matt Martin	W	35
Radim Zohorna	W	28
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare	C/LW	39
Tyler Pitlick	RW	32
Austin Watson	W	32
Tomas Nosek	LW/C	31
Jansen Harkins	LW	27
Rourke Chartier	C	28
Steven Lorentz	FW	28

Defensive Depth
Jack Johnson	LD	37
Vincent Desharnais	RD	28	2y/1.41m
Anthony Deangelo	RD	28	2y/1.80m
Jarred Tinordi	LD	32
Sebastian Aho	LD	28
Dakota Mermis	LD/RD	30
Jacob MacDonald	LD/RD	31
Dennis Gilbert	LD	27
Nikita Zaitsev	RD	32
Nick DeSimone	RD	29
Travis Dermott	LD/RD	27
Caleb Jones	LD/RD	27
Chad Ruhwedel	RD	34
William Lageson	LD/RD	28

Goaltenders
Cam Talbot	G	36	1y/1.89m
Ilya Samsonov	G	27	2y/3.26m
Alex Nedeljkovic	G	28	2y/2.00m
Kaapo Kahkonen	G	27	2y/2.93m
Scott Wedgewood	G	31	2y/1.57m
Casey DeSmith	G	32	1y/2.02m
Anthony Stolarz	G	30	2y/1.91m
James Reimar	G	36
Antti Raanta	G	35	1y/1.31m
David Rittich	G	31
Kevin Lankinen	G	29	1y/1.58m
Laurent Brossoit	G	31	2y/1.95m
Calvin Pickard	G	32
Martin Jones	G	34

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[Mr. Canucklehead]

Given the Canucks’ affection for big players, I wonder if they look at Anthony Mantha for a top six role.

I’ll bang the Duclair drum again - thought he would have made a good target and still do. I don’t believe his defensive game is great, but he’s got good wheels and offensive skills. And I don’t think he’ll be as expensive as some other guys in the market.

 

[rypper]

Lol you out Eriksson Ek here whose meber getting mixed but bill Guerin and Ryan Hartman whose just signed a full 4 years nmc. No disrespect, but next time do better research.

Can anyone translate this?

 

[crazychimp]

I think size combined with speed is the way to go Joshua is someone that we should keep. That is always what seems to be the difference maker in long playoff runs. In Allvin we trust.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I think size combined with speed is the way to go Joshua is someone that we should keep. That is always what seems to be the difference maker in long playoff runs. In Allvin we trust.

I think he’s the one of our big pending UFAs we will keep. Lindholm and Zadorov may be too rich to keep, but I think (hope) we will retain Joshua.

 

[arttk]

Given the Canucks’ affection for big players, I wonder if they look at Anthony Mantha for a top six role.

I’ll bang the Duclair drum again - thought he would have made a good target and still do. I don’t believe his defensive game is great, but he’s got good wheels and offensive skills. And I don’t think he’ll be as expensive as some other guys in the market.

Mantha was horrible no? I

Can anyone translate this?

Can anyone translate this?

I asked chat gpt

The paragraph seems to be a somewhat confusing and informal message, likely due to typos and grammatical errors. Here's a clearer interpretation:

"Lol, you put Eriksson Ek here, whose name often gets mixed up by Bill Guerin and Ryan Hartman, who just signed a full 4-year NMC (no-movement clause). No disrespect, but next time do better research."

In this context, the person is pointing out that someone mentioned Eriksson Ek (likely a hockey player) and noted that his name is often mixed up by Bill Guerin (possibly a team manager or executive) and Ryan Hartman (another player). The writer then mentions that Ryan Hartman just signed a full 4-year no-movement clause contract. Finally, they are advising the other person to do better research next time, although they add "no disrespect" to soften the criticism.

 

[Vector]

My predictions for the offseason:

-Myers, Blueger, and Joshua all re-signed
-Hronek extended for less than 8m
-Podkolzin, Karlsson, and Bains make the team
-Dillon signs
-3rd-pairing RD added to the roster through trade or UFA
-Silovs signs the Podkolzin contract and is the back-up
-Mikheyev is extracted from the roster somehow

This actually leaves them with about 8-9m in cap space (if Mikheyev’s full cap hit is gone) to acquire another top-6 winger.

Suter-Miller-Boeser
Hoglander-Pettersson-???
Joshua-Blueger-Garland
Bains-Aman-Podkolzin
PDG/Karlsson

Hughes-Hronek
Soucy-Myers
Dillon-(Desharnais)
Juulsen

Demko
Silovs

 

[Vector]

Can anyone translate this?

It’s pretty much gibberish ravings of a madman.

 

[Vector]

Couple of idle thoughts as I process today’s press conference.

1) I really don’t think the Canucks buyout Mikheyev but I do think they trade him. Possibly as a salary offset with an asset attached. Allvin’s comments about putting Mikheyev in a position to succeed in the bottom-6 is a clear indication that they believe they misread the player. They have a history at trying to move out inefficient contracts and now that they are fully invested in competing, they need to move out the most inefficient contract on the team.

2) The top-6 winger they are looking for is via free agency. No mentions to exploring the trade market and specifically talked about pursuing UFAs. On top of that, what little assets they had they moved for Lindholm. Allvin has talked about not wanting to move 1st multiple years in a row. I believe they’ll want to retain their 1st to use as ammo during the season. They also don’t really have any prospects to trade. Lekkerimaki, Willander, and Pettersson are the only guys with value and the team has repeatedly stated that they need those three in the NHL in a couple years to counter-act the OEL buyout and raises for the rest of the roster. So, that leads me to firmly believe they’ll pursue a UFA winger and will have everything else sorted out before July 1st.

 

[Diversification]

Lol you out Eriksson Ek here whose meber getting mixed but bill Guerin and Ryan Hartman whose just signed a full 4 years nmc. No disrespect, but next time do better research.

Podkolzin for Faber and a 2nd. Who says no?

 

[Baby Pettersson]

I do think Zadorov is going to be coming back. If we can have Myers at 6x6 we can have Zadorov at 5x5.

 

[Vector]

I do think Zadorov is going to be coming back. If we can have Myers at 6x6 we can have Zadorov at 5x5.

I was just thinking of this as wrinkle to my expectations. I think if they can bring him back for longer term but slightly smaller cap-hit (he expressed disappointment at constantly changing teams and seems like he just wants to settle down with his family) they will do that and get a less impactful forward.

In the playoffs he was frequently on the ice as Hughes partner and with Allvin very plainly stating that he’d like to split up Hughes and Hronek, there’s a willingness to use him in an elevated role in his off-side.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Is Josh Anderson complete crap now?

Wonder if he is a buy low candidate.

Some salary would need to go the other way though unless a large retention.

 

[Jerry the great]

I do think Zadorov is going to be coming back. If we can have Myers at 6x6 we can have Zadorov at 5x5.

Myers was only $6x5

I said this ages ago, but i'd offer him the Mayfield contract and front load the money as much as you're allowed to. NTC in first 4 years limited thereafter.

 

[Vector]

Is Josh Anderson complete crap now?

Wonder if he is a buy low candidate.

Some salary would need to go the other way though unless a large retention.

He’s been injured a lot the last…well his career and his offense fell off a cliff.

There’s probably a way to swap Mikheyev for him but I’m not sure how to make it work for the Canucks given Anderson’s extra year and Canadiens not needing to clear money.

 

[overboard]

Couple of idle thoughts as I process today’s press conference.

1) I really don’t think the Canucks buyout Mikheyev but I do think they trade him. Possibly as a salary offset with an asset attached. Allvin’s comments about putting Mikheyev in a position to succeed in the bottom-6 is a clear indication that they believe they misread the player. They have a history at trying to move out inefficient contracts and now that they are fully invested in competing, they need to move out the most inefficient contract on the team.

2) The top-6 winger they are looking for is via free agency. No mentions to exploring the trade market and specifically talked about pursuing UFAs. On top of that, what little assets they had they moved for Lindholm. Allvin has talked about not wanting to move 1st multiple years in a row. I believe they’ll want to retain their 1st to use as ammo during the season. They also don’t really have any prospects to trade. Lekkerimaki, Willander, and Pettersson are the only guys with value and the team has repeatedly stated that they need those three in the NHL in a couple years to counter-act the OEL buyout and raises for the rest of the roster. So, that leads me to firmly believe they’ll pursue a UFA winger and will have everything else sorted out before July 1st.

Zucker? Especially if they're trying to squeeze in Zads too?

 

[PavelBure10]

I also think Zadorov is coming back next year. I just have that feeling.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Myers was only $6x5

I said this ages ago, but i'd offer him the Mayfield contract and front load the money as much as you're allowed to. NTC in first 4 years limited thereafter.

Mayfield contract was for a grand total of $24M. I think Zadorov is targeting at least $30M. But something like $4.25M x 7 for Zads I could see.

 

[Vector]

Zucker? Especially if they're trying to squeeze in Zads too?

I’d have to run the numbers again but with the roster I have earlier in the thread, if you subtract Desharnais and add Zadorova Mikheyev + 1m that still leaves them with about 4.5m for a 2nd line winger. AFP has Viktor Arvidsson at 3y/4.75m but I think he’ll come in under that and would fit the budget.

 

[TruGr1t]

Couple of idle thoughts as I process today’s press conference.

1) I really don’t think the Canucks buyout Mikheyev but I do think they trade him. Possibly as a salary offset with an asset attached. Allvin’s comments about putting Mikheyev in a position to succeed in the bottom-6 is a clear indication that they believe they misread the player. They have a history at trying to move out inefficient contracts and now that they are fully invested in competing, they need to move out the most inefficient contract on the team.

Big miss on that one. What did he call him today, a top-nine player? I think that's a bit generous, but even then you can get guys like Blueger and Suter out of the late stages of free agency pretty regularly.

 

[ManVanFan]

Is Josh Anderson complete crap now?

Wonder if he is a buy low candidate.

Some salary would need to go the other way though unless a large retention.

Always was.

I’d have to run the numbers again but with the roster I have earlier in the thread, if you subtract Desharnais and add Zadorova Mikheyev + 1m that still leaves them with about 4.5m for a 2nd line winger. AFP has Viktor Arvidsson at 3y/4.75m but I think he’ll come in under that and would fit the budget.

I'm probably in minority but I'd like to see David Perron for 3M for a year or two. Doesn't add to the speed but intelligent players that is still physical. Scored at a higher pace than Garland did this year.

 

[rea]

As per request by @vancityluongo, here's the list of 27-31 year olds signed to two years or more, with limited trade protection, and on underwhelming teams.

Player	Team	Age	Position	Years	Cap Hit	Clause
Ryan Strome	Ducks	30	RW/C	3	5.0m
Nick Schmaltz	Utah HC	28	RW/C	2	5.85m	10-NTC
Alex Tuch	Sabres	28	W	2	4.75m	5-NTC
Jason Dickinson	Blackhawks	28	C/LW	2	4.25m
Boone Jenner	Blue Jackets	30	C/LW	2	3.75m	8-NTC
J.T. Compher	Red Wings	29	FW	3	5.625m	10-NTC
Andrew Copp	Red Wings	29	C/RW	4	5.1m	10-NTC
Joel Eriksson Ek	Wild	27	C	5	5.25m	10-NTC
Ryan Hartman	Wild	29	C/RW	3	4.0m
Josh Anderson	Canadiens	30	W	3	5.5m	8-NTC
Mathieu Joseph	Senators	27	W	2	2.95m
Scott Laughton	Flyers	29	C/LW	2	3.0m
Michael Bunting	Penguins	28	LW	2	4.5m	10-NTC
Rickard Rakell	Penguins	31	W	4	5.0m	8-NTC
Oliver Bjorkstrand	Kraken	29	W	2	5.4m	10-NTC
Andrew Burakovsky	Kraken	29	W	3	5.5m	10-NTC
Jared McCann	Kraken	27	C/LW	3	5.0m	10-NTC
Brandon Saad	Blues	31	W	2	4.5m	12-NTC
Sonny Milano	Capitals	28	W	2	1.9m
Dylan Strome	Capitals	27	C	4	5.0m

Some heroes don't have capes

 

[Vector]

I'm probably in minority but I'd like to see David Perron for 3M for a year or two. Doesn't add to the speed but intelligent players that is still physical. Scored at a higher pace than Garland did this year.

Perron was someone I thought of and his projected contract fits. I suspect he stays in the USA, though. Purely a hunch.

 

[ManVanFan]

Perron was someone I thought of and his projected contract fits. I suspect he stays in the USA, though. Purely a hunch.

Possibly. Kapanen my other thought to come cheap, provides more speed than physicality. Rutherford has traded for him before. haha. I don't the Canucks sign a free agent over 4M this off season.

 

[Vector]

Possibly. Kapanen my other thought to come cheap, provides more speed than physicality. Rutherford has traded for him before. haha. I don't the Canucks sign a free agent over 4M this off season.

I think they will either go all out and try to bring in Guentzel or go for the middle of the pack 3-4m-types. There just isn’t any real trade ammo.

Kapanen doesn’t improve the team at all. Doesn’t help the top-6 and I think they’ll try to keep Joshua-Blueger-Garland together so he’d be a 4th liner. With Allvin specifically saying they need to bring in a top-6 forward with speed and creativity, they’ll have to spend a bit in the free agent market.

 

[ManVanFan]

It would be nice to see most of the D come back.

Hughes
Soucy
Zadorov

Hronek
Myers
Juulsen

A lot of good pairings and compliments to each other. I think come playoffs you are probably looking for upgrade on Juulsen but that might be Willander (depending on his year) or someone else steps up. Woo or McWard. 16M ish to sign Zadorov, Hronek, Myers. I think it could done easily.