Even though the 2023 NHL free-agency signing period is still months away with more than half of the 2022-23 season (and all of the Stanley Cup Playoffs) remaining, it is still not too early to take a look ahead to the potential class of available players.
It is a very top-heavy group of forwards, led by Boston Bruins winger David Pastru0148ák.
Here we are going to take a look at him and the rest of the top 15 potential free agents this summer.
When ranking players, we are taking into account a couple of things:
- How likely is each player to be worth the next contract they receive?