Several topics have been focusing on the offseason, and the pressure is clearly on Ken to shake things up. Personally, I feel that we need at least one sniper, and at least one grinder for the bottom 6 that will give the 4th line some identity and make this team harder to play against. Obviously, a guy that can contribute offensively once in a blue moon, and a guy capable of skating a regular shift. This list (To nobody's surprise) will focus on the grit aspect. Below is the mother of all lists of both UFAs and RFAs that I feel will make this team harder to play against. The player's age, stats, and cap hit are included.
FORWARDS (UFA):
*Shane Doan- 35 years old, 50 points and 48 penalty minutes in 79 games, $4.55 mil. He's be a good addition for the top 6. Ideally, I'd like someone younger but he is still an effective player and leader.
*Travis Moen- 30 years old, 16 points and 41 penalty minutes in 48 games, $1.5 mil. Injured for a majority of the year. Personally, I'd like to find someone a little younger, but I definitely would be happy if we found a way to get this guy in a Wings jersey.
*Jordin Tootoo- 29 years old, 30 points and 92 penalty minutes in 77 games, $1.25 mil. I think he played in 1 game in the series against us, so I'm not sure if Nashville is planning on bringing him back next year or not. Not many like him, but I think he would be a good addition to the team.
Adam Burish- 29 years old, 19 points and 76 penalty minutes in 65 games, $1.15 mil
*Gregory Campbell- 28 years old, 16 points and 80 penalty minutes in 78 games, $1.1 mil. I'd be shocked if Boston parted ways with him, but he's a solid faceoff guys and a specialist on the penalty kill.
*Jim Slater- 29 years old, 21 points and 42 penalty minutes in 78 games, $1 mil
*Taylor Pyatt- 30 years old, 19 points and 23 penalty minutes in 73 games, $1 mil
*Dan Winnik- 27 years old, 23 points and 52 penalty minutes in 84 games. $950,000
*Colin Fraser- 27 years old, 8 points and 67 penalty minutes in 67 games, $825,000.
*Brandon Prust- 28 years old, 17 points and 156 penalty minutes in 82 games, $800,000. My first choice would be this guy. He does everything out there. I'd be surprised if the Rangers let him go.
*Jake Dowell- 27 years old, 7 points and 53 penalty minutes in 52 games, $800,000
*Arron Asham- 34 years old, 16 points and 76 penalty minutes in 64 games, $775,000. I lost a bit of respect for him after the crosscheck to the face of Schenn, but he'd be a decent addition. I'd like to see us get someone younger, though.
*Ryan Carter- 28 years old, 8 points and 84 penalty minutes in 72 games, $750,000
*Tanner Glass- 28 years old, 16 points and 73 penalty minutes in 78 games, $750,000. Another one of my favorites. Had a decent year offensively.
*Joey Crabb- 29 years old, 26 points and 33 penalty minutes in 67 games, $750,000
*Brad Winchester- 31 years old, 10 points and 88 penalty minutes in 67 games, $725,000
*Scott Nichol- 37 years old, 8 points and 83 penalty minutes in 80 games, $700,000. He's a bit too old at this point.
*Zenon Konopka- 31 years old, 5 points and 193 penalty minutes in 55 games, $700,000
*Brandon Yip- 27 years old, 7 points and 20 penalty minutes in 35 games, $700,000
*Byron Bitz- 27 years old, 4 points and 14 penalty minutes in 10 games, $700,000
*Rod Pelley- 27 years old, 3 points and 16 penalty minutes in 52 games, $550,000
*Warren Peters- 29 years old, 5 points and 54 penalty minutes in 58 games, $537,500
I'd consider the following to be a 13th forward to dress when we play a tougher team, like the Blues.
*Krys Barch- 32 years old, 5 points and 114 penalty minutes in 51 games, $837,500
*George Parros- 32 years old, 4 points and 85 penalty minutes in 46 games, $875,000
*Darcy Hordichuk- 31 years old, 3 points and 64 penalty minutes in 41 games, $825,000
*Steve MacIntyre- 31 years old, 0 points and 6 penalty minutes in 12 games, $600,000. Borderline NHLer. I'll be happy to see him get a roster spot anywhere in the NHL.
*Cam Janssen- 28 years old, 1 point and 75 penalty minutes in 48 games, $525,000
*Brian McGrattan-30 years old, 2 points and 61 penalty minutes in 30 games, $600,000
*Jay Rosehill- 26 years old, 0 points and 60 penalty minutes in 31 games, $600,000
*Brad Staubitz- 27 years old, 1 point and 121 penalty minutes in 62 games, $575,000
*Michael Haley- 26 years old, 0 points and 57 penalty minutes in 14 games, $550,000
*Aaron Volpatti- 26 years old, 1 point and 37 penalty minutes in 23 games, $612,500. Got hurt early in the year.
*Guillaume Desbiens- 27 years old, 0 points and 25 penalty minutes in 10 games, $525,000. Probably will get a 2 way deal with someone.
DEFENSEMEN (UFA):
*Cory Sarich- 33 years old, 7 points and 66 penalty minutes in 62 games, $3.6 mil.
*Bryan Allen- 31 years old, 14 points and 76 penalty minutes in 82 games, $2.9 mil
*Shane O'Brien- 28 years old, 20 points and105 penalty minutes in 76 games, $1.1 mil
*Jim Vandermeer- 32 years old, 4 points and 33 penalty minutes in 25 games, $1 mil
*Aaron Rome- 28 years old, 10 points and 46 penalty minutes in 43 games, $800,000
*Sheldon Brookbank- 31 years old, 14 points and 72 penalty minutes in 80 games, $800,000
*Matt Carkner- 31 years old, 3 points and 33 penalty minutes in 29 games, $700,000
*Jason Garrison- 27 years old, 33 points and 32 penalty minutes in 77 games, $675,000. Give this guy a huge raise and bring him to Detroit. One of the most underrated defensemen out there.
*Stu Bickel- 25 years old, 9 points and 108 penalty minutes in 51 games, $600,000. Came out of nowhere and got a spot on the Rangers blue line. He would be a solid 7th defenseman and would push everyone else for a 6th spot.
*John Scott- 29 years old, 1 point and 53 penalty minutes in 35 games, $512,500
FORWARDS (RFA):
*Chris Stewart- 24 years old, 30 points and 109 penalty minutes in 79 games, $2.875 mil
*T.J. Oshie- 25 years old, 54 points and 50 penalty minutes in 80 games, $2.35 mil
*Steve Downie- 25 years old, 41 points and 137 penalty minutes in 75 games, $1.85 mil
*Nick Foligno- 24 years old, 47 points and 124 penalty minutes in 82 games, $1.2 mil
*Matt Martin- 22 years old, 14 points and 121 penalty minutes in 80 games, $852,500
*Jamie Benn- 22 years old, 63 points and 55 penalty minutes in 71 games, $821,667
*Jared Boll- 25 years old, 3 points and 126 penalty minutes in 54 games, $725,000
*Ryan White- 24 years old, 3 points and 61 penalty minutes in 20 games, $625,000
*Mike Blunden- 25 years old, 4 points and 27 penalty minutes in 39 games, $615,000
*Kyle Chipchura- 26 years old, 16 points and 42 penalty minutes in 53 games, $550,000
*Brandon Bollig- 25 years old, 0 points and 58 penalty minutes in 18 games, $545,000
*Matt Kassian- 25 years old, 2 points and 55 penalty minutes in 24 games, $512,500
DEFENSEMEN (RFA)
*Ryan Wilson- 25 years old, 21 points and 33 penalty minutes in 59 games, $1.275 mil
*Theo Peckham- 24 years old, 3 points and 80 penalty minutes in 54 games, $1.075 mil
*Mark Fistric- 25 years old, 2 points and 41 penalty minutes in 60 games, $1 mil
*Alexei Emelin- 25 years old, 7 points and 30 penalty minutes in 67 games, $984,200
