10 star players to watch out for most

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 05: Andrew Copp #18 of the New York Rangers runs against the New Jersey Devils on April 05, 2022 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

After an incredible Stanley Cup final, NHL Free Agency is approaching.

That Colorado Avalanche emerged victorious from the Tampa Bay Lightning to win this year’s Stanley Cup in an exciting series.

With hockey’s decider series now behind us, it’s time for teams to turn their attention to the draft, which takes place on July 7th and 8th, and then to the NHL Free Agency, which takes place on July 13th opens at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Some of the potential stars set to become free agents have already signed new deals with their current clubs, including the Penguins’ Bryan Rust and the Maple Leafs’ Mark Giordano. Patrice Bergeron and Reilly Smith have also reportedly agreed to sign with the Bruins and Golden Knights respectively.

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#10 – Center Andrew Copp (New York Rangers)

Few deadline acquisitions have made more of an impact than Andrew Copp did for them New York Rangers after I came across the trade from the Winnipeg Jets. Copp is a versatile player who can step in wherever it’s needed and that has tremendous value in today’s game.

Copp, who is going freelance for the first time in his eight-year career, is facing quite the payday after his shares as a member of Rangers began to skyrocket.

Just 27, Copp had 18 points in 16 regular-season games for New York, followed by 14 more in the playoffs. He did everything right to secure some serious cash in the free hand.

#9 – Defenseman John Klingberg (Dallas Stars)

29 years old John Klingerberg is one of the most valuable defenders in this year’s free agent league and is facing a serious payday. He’s signed a very team-friendly contract with the Stars that’s expiring and he’ll finally be able to get the raise he more than deserves.

A three-time All-Star, Klingberg couldn’t repeat his 2017-18 season in which he posted a career-high 67 points, but he remains one of the best offensive defenders in the game. In 74 games for the Stars last season, Klingberg accumulated 47 regular-season points and an extra point in the playoffs.

Klingberg is a respected part of it Dallas Stars Club and it has been reported that both player and team are open to a new contract. The only problem with this is the fact that stars Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell and Ryan Suter have already pledged a good chunk of their money. The desire to bring him back is there, but the money may not be.