{"id":31886,"date":"2018-06-27T09:51:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T13:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=31886"},"modified":"2018-06-27T09:52:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T13:52:05","slug":"free-agent-frenzy-top-10-ufa-defencemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/06\/27\/free-agent-frenzy-top-10-ufa-defencemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Agent Frenzy: Top 10 UFA Defencemen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Free Agent Frenzy series continues with a look at the top 10 UFA defencemen. The class is not as star-studded as the forward group and this is especially true after the Washington Capitals<\/a> re-signed John Carlson<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, there are some players that can help teams out on the blueline. The names may not be big, but there can be some value had.<\/p>\n

For a look at the forwards Click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/h3>\n

Top 10 UFA Defencemen<\/h1>\n

#1- Mike Green<\/a><\/h2>\n

Previous cap hit: $6 million, Detroit Red Wings<\/a><\/p>\n

The biggest benefactor of Carlson\u2019s re-signing could be the Calgary native. Green was rumoured to have been traded at the deadline, but a neck injury prevented Detroit general manager Ken Holland<\/a><\/strong> from making a deal.<\/p>\n

There hasn\u2019t been a lot of chatter about Green, but he may be getting a few more offers now that the market has opened up for his. Craig Custance of The Athletic reported that Green does have an offer from the Red Wings<\/a> waiting for him.<\/p>\n

However, Green is 32-years-old and may be on the downside of his career. Holland his handed out some questionable contracts in the past. He\u2019ll want to keep the good puck-moving defenceman, but make sure he doesn\u2019t overpay for Green. That could open the door for another team to give him more money.<\/p>\n

#2-\u00a0Calvin de Haan<\/a><\/h2>\n

Previous cap hit: $1,966,667. New York Islanders<\/a><\/p>\n

The Carp, Ontario native missed a good chunk of the 2017-18 season, but was very productive when he was in the lineup. De Haan provided a goal and 13 assists for the Isles this season, which has almost half of his product of 25 points from the previous season.<\/p>\n

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Line said that 10 teams are interested in de Haan. Injuries have been hard on the 27-year-old, but he\u2019s still drawing plenty of interest. A healthy de Haan would be sneaky good signing for a team.<\/p>\n

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Calvin de Haan has received significant interest from upwards of 10 teams so far. He\u2019ll be a very popular guy leading up to July 1.<\/p>\n

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n