Free Agency

Apr 9, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; The Columbus Blue Jackets salute the fans after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agency Outlook, Potential Fits

Colorado Avalanche Free Agency Outlook, Potential Fits

Chicago Blackhawks Free Agency Outlook, Potential Fits

Carolina Hurricanes Free Agency Outlook, Potential Fits

Feb 3, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23) celebrates his their period goal with left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) against the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Saddledome. Flames won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Free Agency Outlook, Potential Fits

Sep 26, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Buffalo Sabres celebrate a goal scored by center Tyler Ennis (63) in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres Free Agency Outlook, Potential Fits

Mar 29, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Riley Sheahan (15) plays the puck and Montreal Canadiens forward Sven Andrighetto (42) defends during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agent Re-Signings: Teams Begin Locking Down Players

Feb 13, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Boston Bruins forward Loui Eriksson (21) celebrates his goal with defenseman Joe Morrow (45) in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Bruins Free Agency Preview/Outlook, Potential Fits

Feb 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing Anthony Duclair (10) celebrates with center Max Domi (16) and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) after scoring a goal in the second period against the Calgary Flames at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Coyotes Free Agency Preview/Outlook, Potential Fits

Mar 21, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars shut out the Blackhawks 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Buyout Period Begins Wednesday: 19 Candidates

Oct 24, 2015; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) gathers in a rebound with defenseman Cam Fowler (4) defending during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild win 3-0 over the Ducks. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Anaheim Ducks Free Agency Preview/Outlook, Potential Fits

Jan 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Radim Vrbata (17) carries the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Radim Vrbata – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 7, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Jiri Hudler (24) before a game against the Boston Bruins at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Jiri Hudler – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell (51) skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Brian Campbell – Rumors, Best Fits

Nov 22, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Matteau (25) and forward Jordin Tootoo (22) battle with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) at Rogers Arena. New Jersey won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Dan Hamhuis – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 11, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Kris Russell (2) skates against the Chicago Blackhawks during the game t the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Blackhawks 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Kris Russell – Rumors, Best Fits

Jan 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Loui Eriksson (21) during second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Burins defeated the Flyers, 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Loui Eriksson – Rumors, Best Fits

Apr 13, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle (93) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Keith Yandle – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 24, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer (34) guards the net against the Edmonton Oilers in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: James Reimer – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 19, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Cam Ward – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 18, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikkel Boedker (89) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Colorado Avalanche won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Mikkel Boedker – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 19, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo (21) skates with the puck against the Dallas Stars in the third period at American Airlines Center. Dallas won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Kyle Okposo – Rumors, Best Fits

May 15, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues center David Backes (42) looks on in the game against the San Jose Sharks during the first period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: David Backes – Rumors, Best Fits

NHL Free Agents: Alexander Radulov – Rumors, Best Fits

Mar 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Milan Lucic (17) during an NHL game against the Washington Capitals at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Milan Lucic – Rumors, Best Fits

Apr 4, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; New York Rangers center Eric Staal (12) against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Rangers won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Free Agents: Eric Staal – Rumors, Best Fits

Apr 1, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks fans try to get the attention of Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd (16) before to a game against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports

Free Agent Andrew Ladd Not Ruling Out Return to Winnipeg Jets

Mar 31, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) skates with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: NHL Free Agency, Draft Preview