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Dallas Stars: The Biggest Free Agency Needs for Every Team in the Central Division

By Avery Klatsky

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Goalie Kari Lehtonen
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Goalie Kari Lehtonen /
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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – APRIL 20: Ben Chiarot #7 of the Winnipeg Jets congratulates Connor Hellebuyck #37 after defeating the Minnesota Wild in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 20, 2018 at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead /Getty Images)
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – APRIL 20: Ben Chiarot #7 of the Winnipeg Jets congratulates Connor Hellebuyck #37 after defeating the Minnesota Wild in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 20, 2018 at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead /Getty Images) /

Winnipeg Jets

The Jets had a fantastic season, finishing second in the Central division and ending with a +59 goal differential, the widest margin in the Western Conference. Their offense is almost flawless, and their defense is big and tough.

They do, however, have a lot of players who will become UFAs and RFAs. On offense, they are Brandon Tanev (RFA), Shawn Matthias (UFA), Matt Hendricks (UFA), Paul Stastny (UFA), Joel Armia (RFA), Marko Dano (RFA), and Adam Lowry (RFA).

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On defense, they are Jacob Trouba (RFA), Tucker Poolman (RFA), Josh Morrissey (RFA), and Toby Enstrom (UFA). Goalies Connor Hellebuyck (RFA) and Michael Hutchinson (UFA) are also up for debate as to where they will sign. They will most likely sign players to strengthen the back end of their roster. Potential targets for Winnipeg include:

Michael Grabner, RW

  • Team in 2017-18: NYR/New Jersey
  • Points: 36 (27 G, 9 A)
  • Cap hit last season: $1.65 million

Jay Beagle, C

  • Team in 2017-18: Washington Capitals
  • Points: 22 (7 G, 15 A)
  • Cap hit last season: $1.75 million

Michal Kempny, D

  • Team in 2017-18: Chicago/Washington
  • Points: 10 (3 G, 7 A)
  • Cap hit last season: $900,000
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