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Ted Kulfan's top 10 NHL free agents

1. Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay.
Age on July 1: 26.
Position: Center.
Statistics: 77 games, 36 goals, 28 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $7.5 million.
ANALYSIS: The Red Wings, Buffalo and Toronto will bid in upwards of $10 million per season to attract the biggest free agent star in years.
1. Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay. Age on July 1: 26. Position: Center. Statistics: 77 games, 36 goals, 28 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $7.5 million. ANALYSIS: The Red Wings, Buffalo and Toronto will bid in upwards of $10 million per season to attract the biggest free agent star in years.
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2. Kyle Okposo, New York Islanders.
Age on July 1: 28.
Position: Right wing.
Statistics: 79 games, 22 goals, 42 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $2.8 million.
ANALYSIS: Looking for upward of $7 million, and he’ll likely get it for those teams who missed on the Stamkos sweepstakes. Okposo can score, is still in the prime of his career, and is underrated defensively.
2. Kyle Okposo, New York Islanders. Age on July 1: 28. Position: Right wing. Statistics: 79 games, 22 goals, 42 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $2.8 million. ANALYSIS: Looking for upward of $7 million, and he’ll likely get it for those teams who missed on the Stamkos sweepstakes. Okposo can score, is still in the prime of his career, and is underrated defensively.
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3. Milan Lucic, Los Angeles.
Age on July 1: 28.
Position: Left wing.
Statistics: 81 games, 20 goals, 35 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $6 million.
ANALYSIS: Big, physical player who the Red Wings would like to add, but appears destined to stay in the Western Conference (Vancouver, Edmonton) or return to Boston.
3. Milan Lucic, Los Angeles. Age on July 1: 28. Position: Left wing. Statistics: 81 games, 20 goals, 35 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $6 million. ANALYSIS: Big, physical player who the Red Wings would like to add, but appears destined to stay in the Western Conference (Vancouver, Edmonton) or return to Boston.
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4. David Backes, St. Louis.
Age on July 1: 32.
Position: Center.
Statistics: 79 games, 21 goals, 24 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $4.5 million.
ANALYSIS: Tough to believe the Blues would turn away from their leader, but Backes is a big guy who could slow down fast.
4. David Backes, St. Louis. Age on July 1: 32. Position: Center. Statistics: 79 games, 21 goals, 24 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $4.5 million. ANALYSIS: Tough to believe the Blues would turn away from their leader, but Backes is a big guy who could slow down fast.
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5. Andrew Ladd, Chicago.
Age on July 1: 30.
Position: Left wing.
Statistics: 78 games, 25 goals, 21 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $4.4 million.
ANALYSIS: There hasn’t been a ton of speculation about Ladd, a character player who provides help in many areas. Some teams might be wary of giving Ladd more than four years.
5. Andrew Ladd, Chicago. Age on July 1: 30. Position: Left wing. Statistics: 78 games, 25 goals, 21 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $4.4 million. ANALYSIS: There hasn’t been a ton of speculation about Ladd, a character player who provides help in many areas. Some teams might be wary of giving Ladd more than four years.
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6. Troy Brouwer, St. Louis.
Age on July 1: 30.
Position: Right wing.
Statistics: 82 games, 18 goals, 21 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $3.6 million 
ANALYSIS: Scores a lot of dirty goals, plays a tough game, but some teams are worried about a lot of mileage on those skates. Signing for five years would be a risky proposition for teams.
6. Troy Brouwer, St. Louis. Age on July 1: 30. Position: Right wing. Statistics: 82 games, 18 goals, 21 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $3.6 million ANALYSIS: Scores a lot of dirty goals, plays a tough game, but some teams are worried about a lot of mileage on those skates. Signing for five years would be a risky proposition for teams.
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7. Frans Nielsen, New York Islanders.
Age on July 1: 32
Postion: Center.
Statistics: 81 games, 20 goals, 32 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $2.75 million. 
ANALYSIS: He’s been an effective, complementary player but Nielsen will get paid like a bit-time star in this free agent class.
7. Frans Nielsen, New York Islanders. Age on July 1: 32 Postion: Center. Statistics: 81 games, 20 goals, 32 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $2.75 million. ANALYSIS: He’s been an effective, complementary player but Nielsen will get paid like a bit-time star in this free agent class.
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8. Darren Helm, Detroit.
Age on July 1: 29.
Position: Center.
Statistics: 77 games, 13 goals, 13 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $2.125 million.
ANALYSIS: Helm is a player the Red Wings would like to re-sign but there might be plenty of competition from teams looking for speed, penalty killing ability.
8. Darren Helm, Detroit. Age on July 1: 29. Position: Center. Statistics: 77 games, 13 goals, 13 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $2.125 million. ANALYSIS: Helm is a player the Red Wings would like to re-sign but there might be plenty of competition from teams looking for speed, penalty killing ability.
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9. Loui Eriksson, Boston.
Age on July 1: 30.
Position: Right wing.
Statistics: 82 games, 30 goals, 33 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $4.25 million.
ANALYSIS: The Bruins are toying with the idea of bringing Eriksson back but he’ll probably wind up cashing in later this week.
9. Loui Eriksson, Boston. Age on July 1: 30. Position: Right wing. Statistics: 82 games, 30 goals, 33 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $4.25 million. ANALYSIS: The Bruins are toying with the idea of bringing Eriksson back but he’ll probably wind up cashing in later this week.
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10. Mikkel Boedker, Colorado.
Age on July 1: 26.
Postion: Left wing.
Statistics: 80 games, 17 goals, 34 assists.
2015-16 cap hit: $3.75 million
ANALYSIS: Speedy player who has yet to realize his potential, but some team out there will pay dearly thinking they can get it out of him.
10. Mikkel Boedker, Colorado. Age on July 1: 26. Postion: Left wing. Statistics: 80 games, 17 goals, 34 assists. 2015-16 cap hit: $3.75 million ANALYSIS: Speedy player who has yet to realize his potential, but some team out there will pay dearly thinking they can get it out of him.
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