Thanks to Ryan at the RLD once again…..
As free agency begins tomorrow, here’s a look at everyone’s needs and current cap numbers…
Anaheim Ducks
Team needs: Second-line center, 2 defensemen
Cap space: $21.2 million
Players signed: 19
Atlanta Thrashers
Team needs: Top-nine forward, Backup goaltender
Cap space: $30.1 million
Players signed: 13
Boston Bruins
Team needs: Depth forward and defenseman
Cap space: $5.5 million
Players signed: 17
Buffalo Sabres
Team needs: Top-nine winger, 2 Top-four defensemen, Backup goaltender
Cap space: $13.8 million
Players signed: 16
Calgary Flames
Team needs: Third-line center, Second-line winger, Backup goaltender
Cap space: $6.8 million
Players signed: 17
Carolina Hurricanes
Team needs: Third-line center, Top-four defenseman
Cap space: $17.3 million
Players signed: 16
Chicago Blackhawks
Team needs: Depth defensemen
Cap space: $5.9 million
Players signed: 13
Colorado Avalanche
Team needs: Depth forward and defenseman
Cap space: $29.4 million
Players signed: 17
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team needs: Top-pairing defenseman
Cap space: $12.2 million
Players signed: 18
Dallas Stars
Team needs: Third-line center, Top-four defenseman, Backup goaltender
Cap space: $18.1 million
Players signed: 18
Detroit Red Wings
Team needs: Depth forward
Cap space: $5.2 million
Players signed: 18
Edmonton Oilers
Team needs: Top-nine forward, Depth forward and defensemen
Cap space: $20.3 million
Players signed: 14
Florida Panthers
Team needs: Top-six forward, Defenseman
Cap space: $13.9 million
Players signed: 19
Los Angeles Kings
Team needs: 2 Top-six forwards, Defenseman
Cap space: $17.5 million
Players signed: 16
Minnesota Wild
Team needs: 2 Top-nine forwards
Cap space: $11.5 million
Players signed: 19
Montreal Canadiens
Team needs: Top-nine forward, Depth forwards, 1B-type goaltender
Cap space: $7.3 million
Players signed: 17
Nashville Predators
Team needs: Center, Backup goaltender
Cap space: $21.4 million
Players signed: 17
New Jersey Devils
Team needs: Third-line center, 2 Top-four defensemen, Backup goaltender
Cap space: $14.0 million
Players signed: 16
New York Islanders
Team needs: 2 Top-nine forwards, Defenseman
Cap space: $32.0 million
Players signed: 17
New York Rangers
Team needs: 2 Top-six forwards, Depth forward and defenseman, Backup goaltender
Cap space: $13.1 million
Players signed: 15
Ottawa Senators
Team needs: Defenseman
Cap space: $9.3 million
Players signed: 19
Philadelphia Flyers
Team needs: Starting goaltender, Depth defensemen
Cap space: $10.6 million
Players signed: 17
Phoenix Coyotes
Team needs: Top-six forward, Defenseman
Cap space: $19.1 million
Players signed: 19
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team needs: 2 Top-six wingers, 2 Defensemen
Cap space: $11.2 million
Players signed: 18
San Jose Sharks
Team needs: Depth forwards, Top-pairing defenseman, Starting goaltender
Cap space: $8.9 million
Players signed: 16
St. Louis Blues
Team needs: Top-nine forward, Top-four defenseman
Cap space: $32.0 million
Players signed: 12
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team needs: Top-six winger, Third-line center, Depth forwards, Goaltender
Cap space: $23.8 million
Players signed: 13
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team needs: 2 Top-six forwards, Depth forwards and defensemen
Cap space: $12.2 million
Players signed: 18
Vancouver Canucks
Team needs: 2 Top-nine forwards, Defenseman
Cap space: $9.9 million
Players signed: 17
Washington Capitals
Team needs: Third-line center, Top-four defenseman
Cap space: $15.9 million
Players signed: 14
*All cap numbers courtesy of CapGeek.com
