4. Damien Brunner, DETROIT RED WINGS
Apr 27, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Damien Brunner (24) shoots the puck during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Red Wings shut out the Stars 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The second year player got his feet wet in the NHL with the Red Wings, putting up 26 points in his rookie season as a 26 year old. Brunner did enough to show he is an NHLer and can score at this level, but not enough to warrant a home-run contract at this point in his career.
CURRENT SALARY: $925,000 / CAP HIT: $1.35 (including performance bonuses
ANTICIPATED DEMANDS: 3 years, $6M