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Before the playoffs start, Pierre LeBrun takes a look at this summer's unrestricted free-agent crop.

Who's on track to become a free agent in the summers of 2011 and 2012? We've got the lists.

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek explains why there won't be too many big contracts handed out among forwards and goalies this season, but defensemen are in line for some big raises.

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As we kick off our NHL season preview, we look at the stars who will be playing for that new contract. We look at the 2011 UFA class.

Another day, another brick stripped off the Stanley Cup champions.But hey, don't say we didn't warn you, Blackhawks fans. Free Agency Coverage Need to keep track of NHL free agency? We've got all the tools: • Top free agents &#187...

Another day, another brick stripped off the Stanley Cup champions.But hey, don't say we didn't warn you, Blackhawks fans. Free Agency Coverage Need to keep track of NHL free agency? We've got all the tools: • Top free agents &#187...

Sean Allen looks at the difference a single player can make on an team, using Phil Kessel and Ryan Smyth as the positive and negative examples of the rule.

Sean Allen offers suggestions for players to trade for to turn your fantasy fortunes around.

A week from now, Brian Burke plans to be hooking his line into actual fish at Langara Lodge in the Queen Charlotte Islands. He's caught a pretty good haul on the NHL front so far, so we like his chances with the real thing. The Toronto Maple Leafs ...

Improving defense is next step for Leafs

Victoria Matiash updates her fantasy defensemen rankings following the 2012 NHL entry draft, trades and recent player news.

Victoria Matiash on veteran defenseman Brian Campbell and the rest of the Florida Panthers' defensive corps.

Victoria Matiash discusses the risers, fallers and injuries among defensemen, from a fantasy perspective, after the initial wave of free-agent signings. and updates her top 75 rankings for the 2011-12 season.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said today he is currently in talks with several defensemen, including unrestricted free agent Tomas Kaberle, whom the team acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs in February. "Yeah I've had a few discussions today with hi...

Benoit Pouliot signed with the Bruins on the same day they lost out on Michael Ryder.

Bruins General Manager told the media in a conference call Thursday morning that the team will let defenseman Tomas Kaberle and forward Michael Ryder hit the unrestricted free agent market Friday at noon when the 2011 NHL free agency season opens. Bu...