A look at NHL free agency

Details for the days and weeks ahead.

June 26, 2016 at 5:11AM


Saturday: Was first day teams could start contacting free agents.

Friday: Teams can begin signing players.

Salary cap: Will be $73 million for the 2016-17 season, up from $71.4 million.

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Steven Stamkos beckons as the summer's prize free agent should he not re-sign with Tampa Bay.

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