First off, I hope that I am not creating a duplicate thread.
Second, I was browsing over the UFA list for 2017 and there were some interesting names on there. Obviously, there are some players that might make sense and/or some players that might not even want to come to Calgary.
With a lot of salary/contracts coming off the books this year, I think it will be an interesting summer to see what steps management will take to fill the holes on this team. I understand that UFA market is not the ideal route to take in order to fill holes on a team, but it is at the minimum, an option.
Some names that I found interesting on the list, in no particular order:
1. Kevin Shattenkirk
2. Ben Bishop
3. TJ Oshie (probably will stay in Washington)
4. Alexander Radulov (probably no chance he comes to Calgary)
5. Joe Thornton (probably no chance he leaves San Jose)
6. Martin Hanzal
7. Karl Alzner
8. Andrei Markov
9. Thomas Vanek
10. Steve Mason
11. Patrick Sharp
12. Nick Bonino
13. Justin Williams
14. Brian Boyle
15. Steve Mason
Link:
http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/ar...agents-of-2017
Some are better fits than others for various reason. I just thought it would make for interesting conversation as it is becoming apparent as to what the shortcomings are in the organization at this point in the season.