Nov 1, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) and defenseman Andre Benoit (61) celebrate Stastnys game winning goal against Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (not pictured) during the overtime period at American Airlines Center. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Every summer there is a list of highly sought-after free agents that will create a feeding frenzy that will drive up their asking price, and for the rest of his NHLPA brotherhood, also drive up the going rate for those a level below them in the pecking order.
Here are 5 guys who will set the bar should they reach free agency at the beginning of July