Grant White

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Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Age: 28 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 27 G | 75 A | 102 PTS
Career Stats: 657 GP | 221 G | 520 A | 741 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/mitch-marner/3819">Mitch Marner</a>’s time with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/toronto-maple-leafs-depth-chart">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> has come to an end. The oft-maligned winger is off to Sin City after a sign-and-trade deal with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/vegas-golden-knights-depth-chart">Vegas Golden Knights</a>.
Landing Spot: Marner re-signed with the Maple Leafs but was traded to the Golden Knights (eight years, $96 million)

1. Mitch Marner

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Team: Florida Panthers
Age: 29 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 76 GP | 25 G | 26 A | 51 PTS
Career Stats: 691 GP | 162 G | 174 A | 336 PTS
Over the past few seasons, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/florida-panthers-depth-chart">Florida Panthers</a> have built a dynasty, and it would be foolish if any of their impending free agents decided to abandon that for a few extra bucks. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/sam-bennett/4060">Sam Bennett</a> is due for a pay increase, and the Panthers happily obliged.
Landing Spot: Bennet re-signed with the Panthers (eight years, $64 million)

2. Sam Bennett

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Team: Winnipeg Jets
Age: 29 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 69 GP | 24 G | 39 A | 63 PTS
Career Stats: 674 GP | 255 G | 295 A | 520 PTS
For years, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/winnipeg-jets-depth-chart">Winnipeg Jets</a> have failed to get over the hump, and that could necessitate a change this offseason. Consider <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/nikolaj-ehlers/4024">Nikolaj Ehlers</a> to be one of the casualties of the shifting culture. His speed and two-way play will be appreciated on many teams, but maximized by Rod Brind'Amour.
Landing Spot: Ehlers has signed with the Hurricanes (six years, $51 million)

3. Nikolaj Ehlers

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Team: Florida Panthers
Age: 29 | Position: Right Defenseman
2024-25 Stats: 56 GP | 3 G | 30 A | 33 PTS
Career Stats: 732 GP | 118 G | 262 A | 380 PTS
Injuries and a couple of down years could have cost <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/aaron-ekblad/4059">Aaron Ekblad</a> a monumental contract this offseason. Nevertheless, the hulking blueliner was happy to re-up with the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/florida-panthers-depth-chart">Florida Panthers</a>.
Landing Spot: Ekblad re-signed with the Panthers (eight years, $48.8 million)

4. Aaron Ekblad

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Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Age: 34 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 75 GP | 38 G | 36 A | 74 PTS
Career Stats: 1,184 GP | 494 G | 620 A | 1,114 PTS
A few years ago, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/john-tavares/3812">John Tavares</a> left money on the table to join his hometown <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/toronto-maple-leafs-depth-chart">Toronto Maple Leafs</a>. No amount of money can pry him away in the twilight of his career. Tavares took a significant pay cut to stay with the Leafs.
Landing Spot: Tavares re-signed with the Maple Leafs (four years, $17.2 million)

5. John Tavares

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Team: Colorado Avalanche
Age: 33 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 80 GP | 26 G | 30 A | 56 PTS
Career Stats: 920 GP | 301 G | 286 A | 587 PTS
Nearly 1,000 games into his NHL career, and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/brock-nelson/3874">Brock Nelson</a> has only a handful of playoff appearances under his belt. He obviously likes what he sees with the Colorado Avalanche, coming back on a short-term deal.
Landing Spot: Nelson has re-signed with the Avalanche (three years, $22.5 million)

6. Brock Nelson

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Team: Los Angeles Kings
Age: 29 | Position: Left Defenseman
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 5 G | 25 A | 30 PTS
Career Stats: 435 GP | 29 G | 106 A | 135 PTS
A quality rearguard in the prime of his career, several teams will try to lure <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/vladislav-gavrikov/3384">Vladislav Gavrikov</a> to a new home this offseason. Alas, it was the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/new-york-rangers-depth-chart">New York Rangers</a> that had the most to offer.
Landing Spot: Gavrikov has signed with the Rangers (seven years, $49 million)

6. Vladislav Gavrikov

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Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Age: 28 | Position: Left Defenseman
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 7 G | 26 A | 33 PTS
Career Stats: 696 GP | 77 G | 205 A | 282 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/ivan-provorov/3676">Ivan Provorov</a> has been an underappreciated defensive contributor throughout his NHL career. However, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/columbus-blue-jackets-depth-chart">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> were willing to pay him what he deserved this offseason.
Landing Spot: Provorov has re-signed with the Blue Jackets (eight years, $59.5 million)

8. Ivan Provorov

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Team: Vancouver Canucks
Age: 28 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 75 GP | 25 G | 25 A | 50 PTS 
Career Stats: 554 GP | 204 G | 230 A | 434 PTS
Foolishly, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/vancouver-canucks-depth-chart">Vancouver Canucks</a> didn’t trade <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/brock-boeser/3496">Brock Boeser</a> when they had the chance. Now, the dynamic forward will depart for greener pastures without offering the Canucks anything in return. The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/minnesota-wild-depth-chart">Minnesota Wild</a> will jump at the opportunity to bring the skilled forward back home to their top six.
Predicted Landing Spot: Minnesota Wild

9. Brock Boeser

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Team: Dallas Stars
Age: 34 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 30 G | 52 A | 82 PTS
Career Stats: 1,138 GP | 371 G | 520 A | 891 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/matt-duchene/3443">Matt Duchene</a> took a discount to stay with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/dallas-stars-depth-chart">Dallas Stars</a> the last time he was a free agent, but he wasn't about to get underpaid on what will likely be the last meaningful contract of his career.  
Landing Spot: Duchene re-signed with the Stars (four years, $18 million)

10. Matt Duchene

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Team: Dallas Stars
Age: 33 | Position: Center/Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 83 GP | 22 G | 44 A | 66 PTS
Career Stats: 902 GP | 179 G | 431 A | 610 PTS
Desperately needing to improve their offensive firepower, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/anaheim-ducks-depth-chart">Anaheim Ducks</a> have overpaid for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/mikael-granlund/3415">Mikael Granlund</a>’s services, dooming their franchise to another few seasons of mediocrity.
Landing Spot: Granlund has signed with the Ducks (three years, $21 million)

11. Mikael Granlund

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Team: Florida Panthers
Age: 37 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 71 GP | 23 G | 28 A | 51 PTS
Career Stats: 1100 GP | 424 G | 556 A | 980 PTS
Proving that he still has plenty left in the tank, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/brad-marchand/3708">Brad Marchand</a> would have been a key offseason target for several teams wanting to take the next step in the playoffs. Instead, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/florida-panthers-depth-chart">Florida Panthers</a> were willing to pay him until his age 43 season.
Landing Spot: Marchand has re-signed with the Panthers (six years, $31.5 million)

12. Brad Marchand

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Team: New Jersey Devils
Age: 34 | Position: Goaltender
2024-25 Stats: 31 GP | 13 W | 16 L | 4 SO | 2.66 GAA | .906 SV%
Career Stats: 460 GP | 208 W | 184 L | 28 SO | 2.76 GAA | .908 SV%
Starting-caliber goaltenders are in constant demand in the NHL, and one franchise has been desperately looking for stability for decades. Despite the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/edmonton-oilers-depth-chart">Edmonton Oilers</a>' best effort, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/jake-allen/3782">Jake Allen</a> elected to stay with the Devils. 
Landing Spot: Allen has re-signed with the Devils (five years, $9 million)

13. Jake Allen

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Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Age: 29 | Position: Center/Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 80 GP | 31 G | 31 A | 62 PTS
Career Stats: 438 GP | 108 G | 119 A | 227 PTS
A top candidate to be moved at the NHL Trade Deadline, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/ryan-donato/3594">Ryan Donato</a> was expected to be on the move this offseason. Instead, the speedy winger decided to stay in the Windy City on a four-year pact.
Landing Spot: Donato has re-signed with the Blackhawks (four years, $16 million)

14. Ryan Donato

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Team: Carolina Hurricanes
Age: 33 | Position: Left Defenseman
2024-25 Stats: 76 GP | 6 G | 22 A | 28 PTS
Career Stats: 867 GP | 76 G | 251 A | 327 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/dmitry-orlov/4032">Dmitry Orlov</a> heads into this offseason as one of the premier defensemen available in free agency. Curiously, Orlov decided to sign with the<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/san-jose-sharks-depth-chart"> San Jose Sharks</a>.
Landing Spot: Orlov signed with the Sharks (two years, $13 million)

15. Dmitry Orlov

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Team: Detroit Red Wings
Age: 36 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 72 GP | 21 G | 38 A | 59 PTS
Career Stats: 1302 GP | 492 G | 851 A | 1343 PTS
Quietly, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/patrick-kane/3681">Patrick Kane</a> has continued to assert himself as an offensive threat. The eventual Hall of Famer has been a catalyst for a young <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/detroit-red-wings-depth-chart">Detroit Red Wings</a> team, who weren't about to let him walk in free agency. 
Landing Spot: Kane has re-signed with the Red Wings (one year, $3 million)

16. Patrick Kane

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Team: None
Age: 37 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: DNP
Career Stats: 1067 GP | 372 G | 511 A | 883 PTS
A bout of long COVID has kept <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/jonathan-toews/89092">Jonathan Toews</a> out of the NHL for the past two seasons. Nevertheless, the veteran center will make his triumphant return to the league with his hometown <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/winnipeg-jets-depth-chart">Winnipeg Jets</a> in 2025-26. 
Landing Spot: Toews has signed with the Jets

17. Jonathan Toews

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Team: Ottawa Senators
Age: 37 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 15 G | 35 A | 50 PTS
Career Stats: 1263 GP | 365 G | 751 A | 1116 PTS
A few years ago, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/ottawa-senators-depth-chart">Ottawa Senators</a> brought in <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/claude-giroux/3755">Claude Giroux</a> to stabilize their young core. While his production has waned, Giroux has cemented his position as a team leader and secondary contributor.
Landing Spot: Giroux has re-signed with the Senators (one year, $2 million)

18. Claude Giroux

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Team: Carolina Hurricanes
Age: 40 | Position: Right Defenseman
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 6 G | 23 A | 29 PTS
Career Stats: 1497 GP | 261 G | 649 A | 910 PTS
Winning a Stanley Cup remains the top priority for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/brent-burns/4030">Brent Burns</a>, making it unlikely he signs anywhere other than the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/carolina-hurricanes-depth-chart">Carolina Hurricanes</a>. However, he found a new landing spot, with equally promising Stanley Cup chances, with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/colorado-avalanche-depth-chart">Colorado Avalanche</a>.
Landing Spot: Burns has signed with the Avalanche (one year, $1 million)

19. Brent Burns

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Team: Colorado Avalanche
Age: 30 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 43 GP | 11 G | 26 A | 37 PTS
Career Stats: 607 GP | 107 G | 267 A | 374 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/jonathan-drouin/3524">Jonathan Drouin</a> has never really lived up to the hype. Still, he has been a productive complementary piece on many teams and is a top-tier offensive asset. We're betting he gets lured to the bright lights of Broadway this offseason. 
Landing Spot: Drouin signed with the Islanders (two years, $8 million)

20. Jonathan Drouin

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Team: Dallas Stars
Age: 35 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 80 GP | 16 G | 33 A | 49 PTS
Career Stats: 1192 GP | 399 G | 557 A | 956 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/jamie-benn/3442">Jamie Benn</a> has spent his entire career with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/dallas-stars-depth-chart">Dallas Stars</a>, and that wasn't about to change this offseason. The Stars captain is running it back, looking to get over the hump in the Western Conference finally.
Landing Spot: Benn has re-signed with the Stars (one year, $1 million)

21. Jamie Benn

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Team: Vancouver Canucks
Age: 29 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 25 G | 21 A | 46 PTS
Career Stats: 364 GP | 82 G | 80 A | 162 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/pius-suter/3484">Pius Suter</a> plays an underappreciated role. He's a responsible two-way player with a decent scoring touch. While many teams covet that kind of player, Suter is tailor-made for the Blues' system.
Landing Spot: Suter has signed with the Blues (two years, $8.25 million)

22. Pius Suter

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Team: Carolina Hurricanes
Age: 28 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 22 G | 17 A | 39 PTS
Career Stats: 526 GP | 102 G | 158 A | 260 PTS
At his best, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/jack-roslovic/3667">Jack Roslovic</a> is a fiery goal-scoring fiend, but few teams have been able to unlock that level of play. Roslovic would be remiss if he left his current squad. 
Predicted Landing Spot: Carolina Hurricanes

23. Jack Roslovic

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Team: Los Angeles Kings
Age: 29 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 66 GP | 11 G | 26 A | 37 PTS
Career Stats: 219 GP | 72 G | 85 A | 157 PTS
Four years into his NHL career, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/andrei-kuzmenko/3476">Andrei Kuzmenko</a> has already played on four different teams. Nevertheless, he found his stride with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/los-angeles-kings-depth-chart">Los Angeles Kings</a> after being acquired at the deadline. If he can produce at that level for an entire season, Kuzmenko will be in line for a hefty salary increase.
Landing Spot: Kuzmenko has re-signed with the Kings (one year, $4.3 million)

24. Andrei Kuzmenko

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Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Age: 34 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 79 GP | 13 G | 27 A | 40 PTS
Career Stats: 919 GP | 226 G | 327 A | 553 PTS
Given their flurry of free agent action, it appeared unlikely that <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/reilly-smith/3937">Reilly Smith</a> would be back with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/vegas-golden-knights-depth-chart">Vegas Golden Knights</a>. Still, Smith landed back in Sin City on a one-year pact. 
Landing Spot: Smith re-signed with the Golden Knights

25. Reilly Smith

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Team: Colorado Avalanche
Age: 27 | Position: Left Defenseman
2024-25 Stats: 72 GP | 4 G | 18 A | 22 PTS
Career Stats: 405 GP | 14 G | 88 A | 102 PTS
Far from the flashiest player on the ice, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/ryan-lindgren/3897">Ryan Lindgren</a> has proven to be a responsible shutdown defenseman. As we see every offseason, there is always one team willing to overpay for this kind of player. 
Landing Spot: Lindgren signed with the Kraken (four years, $18 million)

26. Ryan Lindgren

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Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Age: 31 | Position: Left Defenseman
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 1 G | 39 A | 40 PTS 
Career Stats: 527 GP | 26 G | 149 A | 175 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/matt-grzelcyk/3718">Matt Grzelcyk</a> had the most productive season of his career, and it couldn't have come at a better time. There will be several teams inquiring about his services, but there is probably one team willing to overpay for his services. 
Predicted Landing Spot: Philadelphia Flyers

27. Matt Grzelcyk

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Team: Washington Capitals
Age: 29 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 14 G | 14 A | 28 PTS
Career Stats: 498 GP | 123 G | 120 A | 243 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/andrew-mangiapane/3473">Andrew Mangiapane</a> had a down year in 2024-25. Still, we're expecting several Stanley Cup contenders to inquire about his services as a bottom-six winger. Expect him to land with an unsuspecting team.
Landing Spot: Mangiapane signed with the Oilers (two years, $7.2 million)

28. Andrew Mangiapane

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Team: Edmonton Oilers
Age: 40 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 19 G | 11 A | 30 PTS
Career Stats: 1392 GP | 448 G | 487 A | 935 PTS
Old man <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/corey-perry/3535">Corey Perry</a> has earned an unflattering distinction of being on the losing side of the Stanley Cup Final in five of the last six seasons. Still, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/los-angeles-kings-depth-chart">Los Angeles Kings</a> paid a premium to keep him in the Pacific Division.
Landing Spot: Perry signed with the Kings (one year, $2 million)

29. Corey Perry

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Team: Dallas Stars
Age: 36 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 80 GP | 20 G | 20 A | 40 PTS
Career Stats: 617 GP | 163 G | 198 A | 361 PTS
When <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/evgenii-dadonov/3455">Evgenii Dadonov</a> decides to turn it on, he can be an electric scoring winger. Consistency continues to limit his upside. At 36 years old, he's only getting a short-term deal. 
Landing Spot: Dadonov signed with the Devils (one year, $1 million)

30. Evgenii Dadonov

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Team: Boston Bruins
Age: 28 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 67 GP | 7 G | 6 A | 13 PTS
Career Stats: 294 GP | 49 G | 44 A | 93 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/tanner-jeannot/3954">Tanner Jeannot</a> is part of a dying breed of hockey players. His truculent style is no longer a requirement on an NHL team, and he lacks the scoring pedigree to play significant minutes on a nightly basis. Still, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/boston-bruins-depth-chart">Boston Bruins</a> were willing to overpay the bruiser on an extended term.
Landing Spot: Jeannot signed with the Bruins (five years, $17 million)

31. Tanner Jeannot

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Team: Florida Panthers
Age: 33 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 80 GP | 5 G | 14 A | 19 PTS
Career Stats: 741 GP | 52 G | 187 A | 239 PTS
Fresh off his Stanley Cup victory, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/nate-schmidt/4022">Nate Schmidt</a> is free to sign with the team of his choosing. While he has offensive skills to contribute, Schmidt is best suited for a primarily defensive role on the second or third pairing.
Landing Spot: Schmidt signed with the Mammoth (three years, $10.5 million)

32. Nate Schmidt

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Team: Winnipeg Jets
Age: 33 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 79 GP | 10 G | 12 A | 22 PTS
Career Stats: 552 GP | 84 G | 96 A | 180 PTS
We see it at the trade deadline every year: Contending teams need a player of <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/brandon-tanev/3322" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brandon Tanev</a>'s ilk come the playoffs. While he lacks offensive firepower, Tanev is well-suited for a checking role on any team.
Landing Spot: Tanev signed with the Mammoth (three years, $7.5 million)

33. Brandon Tanev

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Team: Dallas Stars
Age: 31 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 85 GP | 4 G | 20 A | 24 PTS
Career Stats: 871 GP | 52 G | 183 A | 235 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/cody-ceci/3534">Cody Ceci</a> was traded partway through last season, resulting in him playing 85 games in 2024-25. Heading into free agency, there was sure to be a team willing to overpay for his services, and he found that with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/los-angeles-kings-depth-chart">Los Angeles Kings</a>.
Landing Spot: Ceci signed with the Kings (four years, $18 million)

34. Cody Ceci

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Team: New Jersey Devils
Age: 33 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 80 GP | 3 G | 19 A | 22 PTS
Career Stats: 706 GP | 28 G | 149 A | 177 PTS
Another one of the shutdown defensemen available in this year's free agency crop, teams will be clamoring for a player of <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/brian-dumoulin/3317">Brian Dumoulin</a>'s pedigree. Still, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/los-angeles-kings-depth-chart">Los Angeles Kings</a> didn't need two of the same player. 
Landing Spot: Dumoulin signed with the Kings (three years, $12 million)

35. Brian Dumoulin

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/montreal-canadiens-depth-chart">Montreal Canadiens</a>
Age: 29 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 12 G | 21 A | 33 PTS
Career Stats: 534 GP | 105 G | 144 A | 249 PTS
Throughout his career, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/christian-dvorak/3793">Christian Dvorak</a> has been a solid two-way, depth scorer. Still, he lacks the offensive punch to consistently produce in the attacking zone. Coming off a career-best 33 points, some team was sure to overpay for his services.
Landing Spot: Dvorak signed with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/philadelphia-flyers-depth-chart">Philadelphia Flyers</a> (one year, $5.4 million)

36. Christian Dvorak

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/edmonton-oilers-depth-chart">Edmonton Oilers</a>
Age: 32 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 11 GP | 1 G | 3 A | 4 PTS
Career Stats: 664 GP | 82 G | 334 A | 416 PTS
Once considered one of the premier defensemen in the NHL, injuries have slowed <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/john-klingberg/3823">John Klingberg</a>'s production over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, he remains a point producer on the backend, a skillset that is coveted by every team in the league.
Landing Spot: Klingberg signed with the Sharks (one year, $4 million)

37. John Klingberg

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/minnesota-wild-depth-chart">Minnesota Wild</a>
Age: 35 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 79 GP | 11 G | 17 A | 28 PTS
Career Stats: 863 GP | 209 G | 322 A | 531 PTS
Now 35 years old, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/gustav-nyquist/3630">Gustav Nyquist</a> could inch closer to the 1,000-game mark after the 2025-26 season. While he isn't the marksman he once was, Nyquist still has plenty to offer offensively. 
Landing Spot: Nyquist signed with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/winnipeg-jets-depth-chart">Winnipeg Jets</a> (one year, $3.25 million)

38. Gustav Nyquist

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/winnipeg-jets-depth-chart">Winnipeg Jets</a>
Age: 29 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 71 GP | 10 G | 12 A | 22 PTS
Career Stats: 400 GP | 57 G | 81 A | 138 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/mason-appleton/4015">Mason Appleton</a> is your quintessential bottom-six forward. While he doesn't possess game-changing offensive abilities, he plays responsibly in his own end. 
Landing Spot: Appleton signed with the Red Wings (two years, $5.8 million)

39. Mason Appleton

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/washington-capitals-depth-chart">Washington Capitals</a>
Age: 28 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 15 G | 10 A | 25 PTS
Career Stats: 631 GP | 131 G | 140 A | 271 PTS
Early in his career, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/anthony-beauvillier/3584">Anthony Beauvillier</a> was viewed as a top offensive prospect. But nine years later, he's flashed middling offensive skills. While it's possible he continues his development through his prime years, Beauvillier is nothing more than a depth scoring option. 
Landing Spot: Beauvillier re-signed with the Capitals (two years, $5.5 million)

40. Anthony Beauvillier

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/columbus-blue-jackets-depth-chart">Columbus Blue Jackets</a>
Age: 36 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 71 GP | 16 G | 20 A | 36 PTS
Career Stats: 1,082 GP | 327 G | 338 A | 665 PTS
Sixteen seasons into his NHL career, and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/james-van-riemsdyk/3709">James van Riemsdyk</a> remains a solid secondary contributor. JVR has 36 or more points in nine of his past 10 seasons. He'll have the chance to add to that total with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/detroit-red-wings-depth-chart">Detroit Red Wings</a>.
Landing Spot: van Riemsdyk signed with the Red Wings (one year, $1 million)

41. James van Riemsdyk

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/calgary-flames-depth-chart">Calgary Flames</a>
Age: 27 | Position: Goaltender
2024-25 Stats: 30 GP | 12 W | 11 L | 2 SO | 2.80 GAA | 89.8 SV%
Career Stats: 105 GP | 49 W | 34 L | 4 SO | 2.98 GAA | 89.5 SV%
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/daniel-vladar/3470">Dan Vladar</a> is not a household name, but the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/philadelphia-flyers-depth-chart">Philadelphia Flyers</a> are paying him like he's about to become one. The 27-year-old netminder will challenge for a prominent role in The City of Brotherly Love.
Landing Spot: Vladar signed with the Flyers (two years, $6.7 million)

42. Dan Vladar

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/montreal-canadiens-depth-chart">Montreal Canadiens</a>
Age: 32 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 11 G | 18 A | 29 PTS
Career Stats: 586 GP | 103 G | 104 A | 207 PTS
For the past seven seasons, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/joel-armia/3778">Joel Armia</a> has been an underappreciated asset of the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/montreal-canadiens-depth-chart">Montreal Canadiens</a>' forward corps. A solid two-way player, Armia contributes enough offensively without compromising his defensive zone play. Coincidentally, that's exactly the type of profile that's valued by the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/los-angeles-kings-depth-chart">Los Angeles Kings</a>.
Landing Spot: Armia signed with the Kings (two years, $5 million)

43. Joel Armia

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/st-louis-blues-depth-chart">St. Louis Blues</a>
Age: 31 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 70 GP | 5 G | 10 A | 15 PTS
Career Stats: 708 GP | 94 G | 121 A | 215 PTS
Clearly, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/radek-faksa/3458">Radek Faksa</a> wasn't well-suited to the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/st-louis-blues-depth-chart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Louis Blues</a>' system. The veteran center had the worst offensive production since his rookie season, precipitating a move back to the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/dallas-stars-depth-chart">Dallas Stars</a> this offseason.
Landing Spot: Faksa signed with the Stars (three years, $6 million)

44. Radek Faksa

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/tampa-bay-lightning-depth-chart">Tampa Bay Lightning</a>
Age: 27 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 74 GP | 6 G | 13 A | 19 PTS
Career Stats: 220 GP | 13 G | 50 A | 63 PTS
In his first season as a free agent, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/nick-perbix/3972">Nick Perbix</a> elected to depart the only franchise he's known throughout his professional career. The 27-year-old embarks on a new venture, signing on with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/nashville-predators-depth-chart">Nashville Predators</a> on a two-year contract.
Landing Spot: Perbix signed with the Predators (two years, $5.5 million)

45. Nick Perbix

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Team: Edmonton Oilers
Age: 31 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 13 G | 17 A | 30 PTS
Career Stats: 601 GP | 107 G | 151 A | 258 PTS
The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/new-jersey-devils-depth-chart">New Jersey Devils</a> paid <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/connor-brown/3550">Connor Brown</a> like he was one of the premier forwards on the market. While Brown has played a complementary role for the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/edmonton-oilers-depth-chart">Edmonton Oilers</a> for the past couple of seasons, he has still fallen short of elite production. New Jersey must be expecting the speedy right winger to recapture his 20-goal form.
Landing Spot: Brown signed with the Devils (four years, $12 million)

46. Connor Brown

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Team: Calgary Flames
Age: 30 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 13 GP | 4 G | 3 A | 7 PTS
Career Stats: 507 GP | 146 G | 157 A | 303 PTS
A torn ACL cost <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/anthony-mantha/4001">Anthony Mantha</a> most of his 2024-25 campaign. The seasoned right winger appeared in just 13 games and recorded seven points with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/calgary-flames-depth-chart">Calgary Flames</a>. A solid depth scorer who is well-suited for a middle-six role, Mantha will be suiting up for the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/pittsburgh-penguins-depth-chart">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> next season.
Landing Spot: Mantha signed with the Penguins (one year, $2.5 million)

47. Anthony Mantha

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Team: Florida Panthers
Age: 30 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 62 GP | 7 G | 7 A | 14 PTS
Career Stats: 331 GP | 46 G | 46 A | 92 PTS
By all accounts, 2024-25 was a down year for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/nico-sturm/3432">Nico Sturm</a>. The former 15-goal scorer found the back of the net just seven times, albeit while winning the Stanley Cup with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/florida-panthers-depth-chart">Florida Panthers</a>.
Sturm needs to figure out his defensive game if he hopes to excel with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/minnesota-wild-depth-chart">Minnesota Wild</a>.
Landing Spot: Sturm signed with the Wild (two years, $4 million)

48. Nico Sturm

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Team: Ottawa Senators
Age: 32 | Position: Goaltender
2024-25 Stats: 30 GP | 11 W | 12 L | 3 SO | 2.72 GAA | 90.1 SV%
Career Stats: 190 GP | 74 W | 81 L | 8 SO | 3.04 GAA | 90.4 SV%
Since landing in the NHL back in 2014-15, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/anton-forsberg/3753">Anton Forsberg</a> has proven to be a competent backup. The Swedish netminder hit the free agent market after his fifth season with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/ottawa-senators-depth-chart">Ottawa Senators</a>.
He finished the campaign with a 90.1% save percentage and 11 wins, benchmarks that are sure to improve with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/los-angeles-kings-depth-chart">Los Angeles Kings</a> next season.
Landing Spot: Vladar signed with the Flyers (two years, $6.7 million)

49. Anton Forsberg

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Team: Edmonton Oilers
Age: 33 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 72 GP | 16 G | 13 A | 29 PTS
Career Stats: 1,078 GP | 373 G | 326 A | 699 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/jeff-skinner/3734">Jeff Skinner</a> has been on a downward spiral for the past few seasons. After recording a career-best 82 points in 2022-23, the left winger fell to just 29 points with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/edmonton-oilers-depth-chart">Edmonton Oilers</a> last season.
The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/san-jose-sharks-depth-chart">San Jose Sharks</a> are hoping he can recapture his former glory, signing Skinner to a one-year show-me deal.
Landing Spot: Skinner signed with the Sharks (one year, $3 million)

50. Jeff Skinner

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Team: New York Islanders
Age: 29 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 35 GP | 5 G | 15 A | 19 PTS
Career Stats: 406 GP | 52 G | 177 A | 229 PTS
The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/new-york-islanders-depth-chart">New York Islanders</a> have locked up <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/anthony-deangelo/4037">Tony DeAngelo</a> for another season. The blueliner has failed to live up to the offensive exploits from earlier in his career, but has still been a serviceable contributor in both ends of the ice. Coming over partway through the 2024-25 season, DeAngelo totaled 19 points in 35 games for the Isles. 
Landing Spot: DeAngelo has re-signed with the Islanders (one year, $1.75 million)

51. Tony DeAngelo

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Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Age: 32 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 61 GP | 9 G | 12 A | 21 PTS
Career Stats: 183 GP | 31 G | 33 A | 64 PTS
The definition of a journeyman, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/justin-danforth/3665">Justin Danforth</a> had to grind his way into the NHL. However, he has been a regular contributor for the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/columbus-blue-jackets-depth-chart">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> over the past couple of seasons. Danforth put up nine goals and 21 points last season, earning himself a two-year deal with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/buffalo-sabres-depth-chart">Buffalo Sabres</a>.
Landing Spot: Danforth signed with the Sabres (two years, $3.6 million)

52. Justin Danforth

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Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Age: 32 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 82 GP | 6 G | 11 A | 17 PTS
Career Stats: 562 GP | 64 G | 89 A | 153 PTS
Since landing in Columbus, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/sean-kuraly/3666">Sean Kuraly</a> has been one of the Blue Jackets' top two-way players. The centerman chips in offensively while also serving as a solid defensive contributor. The former fifth-round pick is returning to his former stomping grounds, signing with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/boston-bruins-depth-chart">Boston Bruins</a> on a multi-year deal. 
Landing Spot: Kuraly has signed with the Bruins (two years, $3.7 million)

53. Sean Kuraly

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Team: Ottawa Senators
Age: 28 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 81 GP | 19 G | 7 A | 26 PTS
Career Stats: 301 GP | 46 G | 50 A | 96 PTS
After toiling in the minors for most of the last few seasons, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/adam-gaudette/68377">Adam Gaudette</a> was a regular for the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/ottawa-senators-depth-chart">Ottawa Senators</a> in 2024-25. The right winger totaled a career-best 19 goals while appearing in all but one regular-season contest. That was enough to earn Gaudette a handsome pay raise out West. 
Landing Spot: Gaudette signed with the Sharks (two years, $4 million)

54. Adam Gaudette

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Team: Boston Bruins
Age: 27 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 55 GP | 1 G | 6 A | 7 PTS
Career Stats: 108 GP | 1 G | 15 A | 16 PTS
It took almost ten years since he was drafted, but <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/parker-wotherspoon/3714">Parker Wotherspoon</a> earned regular playing time last season. The rearguard appeared in a career-high 55 games, registering the first goal of his career and chipping in with six assists. He'll be suiting up in a different black and yellow next signing, signing on with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/pittsburgh-penguins-depth-chart">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>.
Landing Spot: Wotherspoon signed with the Penguins (one year, $2 million)

55. Parker Wotherspoon

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Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Age: 26 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 68 GP | 7 G | 12 A | 19 PTS
Career Stats: 159 GP | 19 G | 30 A | 49 PTS
Over the past few seasons, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/pontus-holmberg/3805">Pontus Holmberg</a> has been the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/tampa-bay-lightning-depth-chart">Toronto Maple Leafs</a>' secret depth scoring weapon. Still, he's gotten better year after year. Holmberg appeared in a career-high 68 games last season, tallying seven goals and 19 points. The Leafs couldn't find the cap space to re-up with their tertiary scoring winger.
Landing Spot: Holmberg signed with the Lightning (two years, $3.1 million)

56. Pontus Holmberg

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Team: Utah Hockey Club
Age: 33 | Position: Center
2024-25 Stats: 66 GP | 8 G | 11 A | 19 PTS
Career Stats: 760 GP | 157 G | 173 A | 330 PTS
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/nick-bjugstad/3393">Nick Bjugstad's</a> scoring took a hit last season, but he proved that he is still one of the premier checking centers in the NHL. Coming off a career-best 22 goals and 45 points the year prior, Bjugstad tallied a more modest eight goals and 19 points with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/utah-mammoth-depth-chart">Utah Hockey Club</a> in 2024-25. His analytics profile is tailor-made for success with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/st-louis-blues-depth-chart">St. Louis Blues</a>.
Landing Spot: Bjugstad signed with the Blues (two years, $3.5 million)

57. Nick Bjugstad

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Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Age: 30 | Position: Left Wing
2024-25 Stats: 56 GP | 15 G | 14 A | 29 PTS
Career Stats: 370 GP | 105 G | 106 A | 211 PTS
After spending the first six seasons of his career with the Sabres, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/victor-olofsson/3728">Victor Olofsson</a> joined the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/vegas-golden-knights-depth-chart">Vegas Golden Knights</a> for the 2024-25 campaign. While he was able to take a step forward offensively, Olofsson still wasn't able to reach the scoring heights from earlier in his career. The left winger will try to make that climb with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/colorado-avalanche-depth-chart">Colorado Avalanche</a> next season. 
Landing Spot: Olofsson signed with the Avalanche (one year, $1.575 million)

58. Victor Olofsson

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Team: Calgary Flames
Age: 34 | Position: Defense
2024-25 Stats: 53 GP | 2 G | 7 A | 9 PTS
Career Stats: 246 GP | 5 G | 33 A | 38 PTS
It took a few years before he became a regular, but <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/joel-hanley/3447">Joel Hanley</a> has stuck around with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/calgary-flames-depth-chart">Calgary Flames</a>. The rearguard appeared in a career-high 53 games last season, setting a new benchmark in points. While he will never be a top-pairing defenseman, Hanley has proven to be a valuable defensive commodity on the backend. 
Landing Spot: Hanley re-signed with the Flames (two years, $3.5 million)

59. Joel Hanley

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Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Age: 24 | Position: Right Wing
2024-25 Stats: 50 GP | 11 G | 12 A | 23 PTS
Career Stats: 209 GP | 34 G | 60 A | 94 PTS
A former first-round pick, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/philip-tomasino/77851">Philip Tomasino</a> hasn't reached the heights many thought he would early in his career. Nevertheless, the right winger has shown that he's a capable depth scoring option. Tomasino hit double-digit goals for the second time in his career last year and should continue that upward trajectory with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/pittsburgh-penguins-depth-chart">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>.
Landing Spot: Tomasino re-signed with the Penguins (one year, $1.75 million)

60. Philip Tomasino

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