Top European free agents
Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff: Looking at the top European free agents.
Maxim Tsyplakov, RW, 25 (Spartak, KHL) – The players teams most covet. Put up a career high 31 goals and 47 points in 65 games. His previous high was 25 points.
Oscar Eklind, LW, 25 (Lulea, SHL) – A bottom-six with a bit of an edge and scoring.
Marcus Sylvegård, RW, 24 (Vaxjo, SHL) – Below average skate but brings energy.
Filip Larsson, G, 25 (Leksands, SHL) – Former Detroit Red Wings draft pick.
Daniil Gutik, RW, 22 (Admiral, KHL) – Has the size at 6′ 3″ but lacks foot speed.
Jakub Rychlovský, LW, 22 (Bili Tygri, Czechia) – Went from 17 points last year to 46 this year in 51 games (26 goals).
Arttu Hyry, RW, 22 (Karpat, Liiga) – Can handle any situation.
Christian Heljanko, G, 26 (Tappara, Liiga) – On the smaller side for goalies at 6 foot.
Arto Leppänen, LHD, 25 (Sport, Liiga) – Could be an offensive depth defenseman.
Marcus Hardegård, LHD, 27 (Lulea, SHL) – A solid defender.
Top CHL free agents
Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff: Looking at the top CHL free agents. There have already been some free agents that have signed, but there are still a few that will generate some interest and could possibly be late bloomers developing into depth players.
Sam Sedley, RHD (Owen Sound Attack, OHL) – Was at the Flyers development camp last year.
Brett Mirwald, G (Vancouver Giants, WHL)
Hudson Thornton, LHD (Prince George Cougars, WHL) – Pacing for back-to-back 70-point seasons.
Samuel Mayer, LHD (Ottawa 67’s, OHL) – Needs to get quicker.
Trevor Wong, C (Saskatoon Blades, WHL) – Closing in on 90 assists this season. He’s only 5′ 9″.
William Rousseau, G (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL) – Was with the Bruins at the Buffalo Prospect Challenge last offseason.
Deni Goure, C (Owen Sound Attack, OHL) – Closing in on 100 points this season.
Robert Orr, RW (Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL) – An unsigned 2021 5th round pick of the Hurricanes.
James Stefan, RW (Portland Winterhawks, WHL) – Son of Patrik Stefan.
Matthew Sop, LW (Kitchener Rangers, OHL)
Top NCAA free agents
Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff: Looking at the NCAA free agents.
Collin Graf, RW, 21 (Quinnipiac, ECAC) – Will get significant interest. Middle-six potential.
Jacob Quillan, C, 22 (Quinnipiac, ECAC) – Likely bottom-six.
Dylan Anhorn, LHD, 24 (St. Cloud State, NCHC)
T.J. Hughes, C, 22 (University of Michigan, Big 10)
Victor Östman, G, 23 (Maine, Hockey East)
Cooper Black, G, 22 (Dartmouth, ECAC) – 6′ 8″
Carter King, C, 22 (Denver, NCHC)
Christian Fitzgerald, C, 21 (Wisconsin, Big 10)
Gabriel Seger, LW, 24 (Cornell, ECAC)
Joshua Eernisse, RW, 22 (University of Michigan, Big 10)
