With free agency about to begin, there are several teams in the market for a forward who can boost them into a Stanley Cup contender.
Today, NHL.com takes a closer look at the top unrestricted free agent forwards expected to be available when the market opens:
Top free agent forwards: Panarin on the market
Duchene, Lee, Zuccarello among those available
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BOS@CBJ, Gm4: Panarin taps loose puck past Rask
CBJ@BOS, Gm2: Duchene wins it in 2OT on power play
COL@SJS, Gm7: Pavelski nets tip in return to lineup
DAL@STL, Gm7: Zuccarello scores off favorable bounce
CAR@BOS, Gm2: Williams scores on redirection in 3rd