2012 NHL Free Agents - Unrestricted listed by position




Here are potential unrestricted 2012 NHL free agents. We'll continue to update this NHL free agent list thoughout the year, making note of all free agent signings.

Centers | Left Wingers | Right Wingers | Defenseman | Goaltenders

Centers - 2012 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Player 2011-12 Team 11-12 Cap Hit Contract Notes
Daymond LangkowPhoenix Coyotes$4,500,000  
Tuomo RuutuCarolina Hurricanes$3,800,000  
R.J. UmbergerColumbus Blue Jackets$3,750,000 Re-signed with the Blue Jackets. 5 years, $23 million.
Jarret StollLos Angeles Kings$3,600,000  
Jochen HechtBuffalo Sabres$3,525,000  
Olli JokinenCalgary Flames$3,000,000  
Mikhail GrabovskiToronto Maple Leafs$2,900,000  
Jiri HudlerDetroit Red Wings$2,875,000  
Jason ArnottSt. Louis Blues$2,800,000  
Samuel PahlssonColumbus Blue Jackets$2,650,000  
Saku KoivuAnaheim Ducks$2,500,000  
Paul GaustadBuffalo Sabres$2,300,000  
Chris KellyBoston Bruins$2,125,000  
Steven ReinprechtVancouver Canucks$2,050,000  
Jay McClementColorado Avalanche$1,450,000  
Brendan MorrisonCalgary Flames$1,250,000  
Dominic MooreTampa Bay Lightning$1,100,000  
Gregory CampbellBoston Bruins$1,100,000  
Daniel Winnik Colorado Avalanche $950,000  
Erik Christensen New York Rangers $925,000  
Alexandre GirouxColumbus Blue Jackets$825,000  
Colin FraserLos Angeles Kings$825,000  
Jeff HalpernWashington Capitals$825,000  
Brandon PrustNew York Rangers$800,000  
Jake DowellDallas Stars$800,000  
Toby PetersenDallas Stars$775,000  
Jesse WinchesterOttawa Senators$750,000  
Ryan CarterNew Jersey Devils$750,000  
Blair BettsPhiladelphia Flyers$700,000  
Scott NicholSt. Louis Blues$700,000  
Zenon KonopkaOttawa Senators$700,000  
Jean-Francois JacquesAnaheim Ducks$650,000  
Mike ZigomanisToronto Maple Leafs$650,000  
Patrick O'SullivanPhoenix Coyotes$625,000  
Aaron VolpottiVancouver Canucks$613,000  
Marc-Antoine PouliotPhoenix Coyotes$605,000  
Derek MacKenzieColumbus Blue Jackets$600,000  
Chris Porter St. Louis Blues $600,000  
Alexandre BolducPhoenix Coyotes$575,000  
Josh Green Edmonton Oilers $575,000  
Rod PelleyNew Jersey Devils$550,000  
Andrew EbbettVancouver Canucks$525,000  
Frans NielsenNew York Islanders$525,000  
Guillame DesbiensCalgary Flames$525,000  
Tim StapletonWinnipeg Jets$525,000  
Adam MairNew Jersey Devils   
Andre DeveauxNew York Rangers   
Chris ConnerDetroit Red Wings   
Colin McDonaldPittsburgh Penguins   
Colin StuartBuffalo Sabres   
Corey LockeOttawa Senators   
Greg RalloFlorida Panthers   
John MitchellNew York Rangers   
Josh HennessyBoston Bruins   
Matt AndersonNew Jersey Devils   
Michael RyanBuffalo Sabres   
Peter ForsbergColorado Avalanche   
Richard ParkPittsburgh Penguins   
Tim WallaceNew York Islanders   
Trevor FrischmonNew York Islanders   
Trevor SmithTampa Bay Lightning   


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Left Wingers - 2012 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Player 2011-12 Team 11-12 Cap Hit Contract Notes
Alexander SeminWashington Capitals$6,700,000  
Ryan SmythEdmonton Oilers$6,250,000  
Zach PariseNew Jersey Devils$6,000,000  
Kristian HuseliusColumbus Blue Jackets$4,750,000  
Dustin PennerLos Angeles Kings$4,250,000  
Jason BlakeAnaheim Ducks$4,000,000  
Andrei KostitsynMontreal Canadiens$3,250,000  
Niklas HagmanCalgary Flames$3,000,000  
Ray WhitneyPhoenix Coyotes$3,000,000  
Vaclav ProspalColumbus Blue Jackets$2,600,000  
Marco SturmFlorida Panthers$2,250,000  
Andrew BrunetteChicago Blackhawks$2,000,000  
Sean AveryNew York Rangers$1,938,000  
Jason ChimeraWashington Capitals$1,875,000  
Tomas HolmstromDetroit Red Wings$1,875,000  
Alexei PonikarovskyCarolina Hurricanes$1,500,000  
Steve SullivanPittsburgh Penguins$1,500,000  
Travis MoenMontreal Canadiens$1,500,000  
Ruslan FedotenkoNew York Rangers$1,400,000  
Benoit PouliotBoston Bruins$1,100,000  
Daniel PailleBoston Bruins$1,075,000  
Cody McLeodColorado Avalanche$1,033,000  
Jim Slater Winnipeg Jets $1,000,000  
Taylor PyattPhoenix Coyotes$1,000,000  
Darcy HordichukEdmonton Oilers$825,000  
Shawn ThorntonBoston Bruins$812,000  
Daniel CarcilloChicago Blackhawks$775,000  
Tanner GlassWinnipeg Jets$750,000  
Brandon Yip Colorado Avalanche $725,000  
Bracken KearnsFlorida Panthers$700,000  
Darryl BoyceToronto Maple Leafs$700,000  
Mathieu DarcheMontreal Canadiens$700,000  
Phillippe DupuisToronto Maple Leafs$650,000  
D.J. KingWashington Capitals$637,000  
Trevor GilliesNew York Islanders$625,000  
Ethan MoreauLos Angeles Kings$600,000  
Mark CullenFlorida Panthers$600,000  
Raitis IvanansCalgary Flames$600,000  
Steve MacIntyrePittsburgh Penguins$600,000  
Andrew GordonAnaheim Ducks$537,000  
Chris Bourque Washington Capitals $525,000  
Jiri TlustyCarolina Hurricanes$525,000  
Patrick RissmillerColorado Avalanche$525,000  
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-LeblondCalgary Flames$525,000  
Tim SestitoNew Jersey Devils$525,000  
Brad MillsNew Jersey Devils   
Brett SterlingSt. Louis Blues   
Chris ClarkBoston Bruins   
Chris DurnoCarolina Hurricanes   
Francis LessardOttawa Senators   
Jacob MicflikierWashington Capitals   
Jason JaffrayWinnipeg Jets   
Jay PandolfoNew York Islanders   
Jeremy CollitonNew York Islanders   
Mark BellAnaheim Ducks   
Martin St. PierreColumbus Blue Jackets   
Matt BeaudoinPhoenix Coyotes   
Mike AngelidisTampa Bay Lightning   
Nick JohnsonPittsburgh Penguins   
Raymond SawadaDallas Stars   
Richard CluneLos Angeles Kings   
Ryan HamiltonToronto Maple Leafs   


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Right Wingers - 2012 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Player 2011-12 Team 11-12 Cap Hit Contract Notes
Brian Rolston New York Islanders $5,062,000  
Shane Doan Phoenix Coyotes $4,550,000  
Ales Hemsky Edmonton Oilers $4,100,000  
Brad Boyes Buffalo Sabres $4,000,000  
Teemu Selanne Anaheim Ducks $4,000,000  
Jaromir Jagr Philadelphia Flyers $3,300,000  
Ales Kotalik Buffalo Sabres $3,000,000  
Jamie Langenbrunner St. Louis Blues $2,800,000  
Milan Hejduk Colorado Avalanche $2,600,000  
David Jones Colorado Avalanche $2,500,000  
Mikael Samuelsson Florida Panthers $2,500,000  
Eric Fehr Winnipeg Jets $2,200,000  
Mike Knuble Washington Capitals $2,000,000  
Lee Stempniak Calgary Flames $1,900,000  
Radek Dvorak Dallas Stars $1,500,000  
Jean-Pierre Dumont (buyout) Nashville Predators $1,333,000  
David Moss Calgary Flames $1,300,000  
Jordin Tootoo Nashville Predators $1,250,000  
Ian Laperriere Philadelphia Flyers $1,167,000  
Adam Burish Dallas Stars $1,150,000  
Tom Kostopoulos Calgary Flames $917,000  
Scott Parse Los Angeles Kings $900,000  
George Parros Anaheim Ducks $875,000  
Krystopher Barch Dallas Stars $838,000  
Arron Asham Pittsburgh Penguins $775,000  
Joey Crabb Toronto Maple Leafs $750,000  
Ryan Shannon Tampa Bay Lightning $625,000  
Adam Hall Tampa Bay Lightning $600,000  
Jonathan Cheechoo St. Louis Blues $600,000  
Niclas Bergfors Nashville Predators $575,000  
Jamal Mayers Chicago Blackhawks $550,000  
Tim Jackman Calgary Flames $550,000  
Cam Janssen New Jersey Devils $525,000  
Mark Mancari Vancouver Canucks $525,000  
Brian McGrattan Anaheim Ducks    
Brian Willsie Montreal Canadiens    
Byron Bitz Vancouver Canucks    
Matt Ford Washington Capitals    
Michel Ouellet Tampa Bay Lightning    
Petr Sykora New Jersey Devils    
Ryan Keller Ottawa Senators    
Steve Pinizzotto Vancouver Canucks    
Troy Bodie Anaheim Ducks    

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Defenseman - 2012 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Player 2011-12 Team 11-12 Cap Hit Contract Notes
Nicklas LidstromDetroit Red Wings$6,200,000  
Michal RozsivalPhoenix Coyotes$5,000,000  
John-Michael LilesToronto Maple Leafs$4,200,000  
Dennis WidemanWashington Capitals$3,875,000  
Pavel KubinaTampa Bay Lightning$3,850,000  
Jaroslav SpacekMontreal Canadiens$3,833,000  
Francois BeaucheminAnaheim Ducks$3,800,000  
Brad StuartDetroit Red Wings$3,750,000  
Filip KubaOttawa Senators$3,700,000  
Barret JackmanSt. Louis Blues$3,625,000  
Cory SarichCalgary Flames$3,600,000  
John OduyaWinnipeg Jets$3,500,000  
Ryan SuterNashville Predators$3,500,000  
Willie MitchellLos Angeles Kings$3,500,000  
Matt CarlePhiladelphia Flyers$3,438,000  
Bryan AllenCarolina Hurricanes$2,900,000  
Bryce SalvadorNew Jersey Devils$2,900,000  
Fedor TyutinColumbus Blue Jackets$2,844,000  
Tim GleasonCarolina Hurricanes$2,750,000  
Josh GorgesMontreal Canadiens$2,500,000  
Mark EatonNew York Islanders$2,500,000  
Hal GillMontreal Canadiens$2,250,000  
Joe CorvoBoston Bruins$2,250,000  
Radek MartinekColumbus Blue Jackets$2,200,000  
Andy SuttonEdmonton Oilers$2,125,000  
Carlo ColaiacovoSt. Louis Blues$2,125,000  
Adrian AucoinPhoenix Coyotes$2,000,000  
Sami SaloVancouver Canucks$2,000,000  
Johnny BoychukBoston Bruins$1,875,000  
Kurtis FosterAnaheim Ducks$1,800,000  
Chris CampoliMontreal Canadiens$1,750,000  
Kurt SauerPhoenix Coyotes$1,750,000  
Sheldon SourayDallas Stars$1,650,000  
Nicklas Grossman Dallas Stars $1,625,000  
Milan JurcinaNew York Islanders$1,600,000  
Steve StaiosNew York Islanders$1,600,000  
Matt Hunwick Colorado Avalanche $1,550,000  
Brett ClarkTampa Bay Lightning$1,500,000  
Francis BouillonNashville Predators$1,350,000  
Randy JonesWinnipeg Jets$1,150,000  
Shane O'BrienColorado Avalanche$1,100,000  
Colin WhiteSan Jose Sharks$1,000,000  
Kent HuskinsSt. Louis Blues$1,000,000  
Matt GilroyTampa Bay Lightning$1,000,000  
Scott HannanCalgary Flames$1,000,000  
Anton StralmanNew York Rangers$900,000  
Mike WeaverFlorida Panthers$900,000  
Sean O'DonnellChicago Blackhawks$850,000  
Mike MottauNew York Islanders$800,000  
Steve EmingerNew York Rangers$800,000  
Aaron RomeVancouver Canucks$750,000  
Sami LepistoChicago Blackhawks$750,000  
Sheldon BrookbankAnaheim Ducks$750,000  
Tyson StrachanFlorida Panthers$750,000  
Alexander SulzerVancouver Canucks$700,000  
Derek Meech Winnipeg Jets $700,000  
Derek SmithCalgary Flames$700,000  
Matt CarknerOttawa Senators$700,000  
Jason GarrisonFlorida Panthers$675,000  
Tyler SloanNashville Predators$650,000  
Matt SmabyAnaheim Ducks$600,000  
Aaron JohnsonColumbus Blue Jackets$550,000  
Bruno GervaisTampa Bay Lightning$550,000  
Bryan RodneyAnaheim Ducks$525,000  
Corey PotterEdmonton Oilers$525,000  
Jay LeachNew Jersey Devils$525,000  
John ScottChicago Blackhawks$512,000  
Brendan BellNew York Rangers   
Brett LebdaColumbus Blue Jackets   
David LiffitonColorado Avalanche   
Dylan ReeseNew York Islanders   
Jeff WoywitkaNew York Rangers   
Joe CallahanMontreal Canadiens   
Mark FloodWinnipeg Jets   
Mathieu RoyCarolina Hurricanes   
Nolan BaumgarnerVancouver Canucks   
Peter HarroldLos Angeles Kings   
Richard PetiotTampa Bay Lightning   
Sean CollinsWashington Capitals   
Zach McKelvieBoston Bruins   

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Goaltenders - 2012 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Player 2011-12 Team 11-12 Cap Hit Contract Notes
Cristobal HuetChicago Blackhawks$5,625,000  
Martin BrodeurNew Jersey Devils$5,200,000  
Dwayne RolosonTampa Bay Lightning$3,000,000  
Antero NiittymakiSan Jose Sharks$2,000,000  
Chris MasonWinnipeg Jets$1,850,000  
Dan EllisAnaheim Ducks$1,500,000  
Tomas VokounWashington Capitals$1,500,000  
Jonas GustavssonToronto Maple Leafs$1,350,000  
Scott ClemmensenFlorida Panthers$1,200,000  
Alex AuldOttawa Senators$1,000,000  
Martin BironNew York Rangers$875,000  
Ty ConklinDetroit Red Wings$750,000  
Josh Harding Minnesota Wild $750,000  
Andrew RaycroftDallas Stars$650,000  
Al MontoyaNew York Islanders$601,000  
Brian ElliottSt. Louis Blues$600,000  
Ray EmeryChicago Blackhawks$600,000  
Mark DekanichColumbus Blue Jackets$575,000  
Evgeni NabokovNew York Islanders$570,000  
Jason Bacashihua Philadelphia Flyers $525,000  
Curtis McElhinneyPhoenix Coyotes   
Curtis SanfordColumbus Blue Jackets   
Drew MacintyreBuffalo Sabres   
Matt ClimieVancouver Canucks   
Nathan LawsonNew York Islanders   
Scott MunroePittsburgh Penguins   
Yann DanisEdmonton Oilers   
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