Five NHL Free Agents About To Cash In

Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche

Apr 8, 2014; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche forward Paul Stastny (26) looks for a pass against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Despite the Avalanche loss in the first round, Stastny re-established himself among the list of desireable pivots in the league with a resurgent performance.  One of the greybeards on the young Avalanche team at the ripe old age of 26.  He is coming off a 6 year, $33M contract so while his raise might not be that big, he will certainly cash in with a maximum term deal of 7 years (or 8 if he resigns with the Avalanche) that will be in the area of $7-$7.5 per year.