Filip Forsberg, Predators, 27:
He is coming off a 42-goal, 84-point season, both career highs. But he hasn't played a full season since 2016-17.GM Ron Hextall says he wants both back. They want to be back, though Malkin says he'd understand if the team opts for younger players. Malkin is productive when he plays but is coming off two injury-filled seasons. Letang had a career-best 68 points.
He and the Lightning have reached the third round in six of the last eight seasons. He ranks fifth on the team in playoff points per game during that time. The goalie wants to play another season and Minnesota was a good fit for him, though the team lost in the first round. The Wild will be strapped by more than $12 million in buyout money for Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, so Fleury would need to make less than last year's $7 million.
He has been a perfect fit in St. Louis. As his agent notes, this is Perron's third stint with the Blues. David Perron has played for 5 NHL teams but every NHL contract he’s signed in his career has been with the St. Louis. 3rd your of duty with