With the kind of money that's being thrown around, you would think that the free-agent pool is stocked with top-shelf talent. With that being said, there are still some quality players to be had.
It seems to me that free agency this summer will be measured more accurately on a good fit than a great player. As the season unfolds, we'll see where the square pegs have been crammed into round holes, and where the best fit(s) took place.
Some general managers might be on the hot seat if their blockbuster signings don't pan out. With millions........and millions of dollars potentially flushed away on a has-been or never-was, the unemployment line of former NHL executives could get a little bit longer in six months.
Suter and Parise have yet to put pen to paper and have put a temporary hold on the blockbuster trades that will surely follow. Be patient, Rick Nash and Roberto Luongo, your time will come soon enough.
I can't help but think the final sticker price for both of the prized chosen two (Parise and Suter) will be so over-inflated that it could potentially cripple a franchise stuck with a 27-year deal.
Everyone wants to get better. Even the defending champion Kings will look to improve, but the really smart general managers will get the players that fit into their team rather than the guy who fits into their payroll.
Here's ten teams that are counting on free agency to work in their favor.
All salary cap and floor figures courtesy of capgeek.com
Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens Ottawa Senators
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