1. Ilya Bryzgalov- Philidelphia Flyers-UFA- A 2010 vezina canaditate, there is no chance of him going to Winnipeg. Any team looking to swipe one of the best goalies in the NHL would have to do so quick: He has lots of interest in the KHL. The Flyers recently traded for his rights. The fact the Coyotes got him on waivers for nothing, he was a great pickup.
2010-2011 Stats: 68GP-36 Wins-20 Losses-7 Shutouts
2. Dwayne Roloson- Tampa Bay Lightning- Roli the Goalie had an outstanding playoffs for the TB Lightning. At 41 years old, Roloson showed no signs of aging. Any team with weak goaltending but a strong offense/defence with a young goalie will most likely pick him up.
2010-2011 Stats- 34GP, 18W-12L-4SO
3. Tomas Vokoun-Florida Panthers-UFA- Vokoun has always been on an offensivly challenged team (Montreal, Nashville, Florida), so don't look for him to sign with a team that has no idea how to put a puck in the net. Jacob Markstrom will probably be the starter next season in Florida.
2010-2011 Stats: 57GP-22W-28L-6SO
4. Ray Emery- Anaheim Ducks-UFA- Easily the best bargain in the NHL ($500,000), Emery was a great story for the Ducks. With Jonas Hiller injured, Emery took over from Dan Ellis as starter and impressed many, considering he was injured for most of this season.
2010-2011 Stats-10GP-7W-2L-0SO
5. Mathieu Garon-Columbus Blue Jackets-UFA- For the second straight year, Garon outplayed 2009 Calder Trophy winner Steve Mason, but recieved less starts. After 2 months, Garon did not lose in regulation, going 8-0-4. He proved he can still be a NHL starter at a cheap price.
2010-2011 Stats: 36GP-10W-14L-3SO
6. Brian Boucher-Philidelphia Flyers-UFA- Many believe he was the reason the Flyers went to the cup finals in 2010, despite getting injured in round 2 to Boston. But he was part of the 3 headed goalie problem this post-season. With Bryzgalov traded to the Flyers, there is no chance Boucher will be back.
2010-2011 Stats: 34GP-18W-10L-0SO
7. Semyon Varlamov- Washington Capitals- RFA- Varlamov will not be back with The Capitals next season. Varly, the highest rated Capital in this years The Hockey News top goalies of 2010-2011 (12), has had many injury problems in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. His injuries forced Michael Neuvirth and Braedon Holtby in to action, and they outplayed Varlamov.
2010-2011 Stats-27GP-11W-9L-2SO
7.Ty Conklin-St. Louis Blues- UFA: Conklin is still one of the best backup goalies of all time, but its time for him to move on. St. Louis has Jake Allen and Ben Bishop battiling for the backup position. Conklin has alot of big game experience (2 Cup Finals and 3 Straight Winter Classic Starts), so he can be valuable to a team that needs a talented backup. He will likely sign with a team that has a young, unproven goalie.
2010-2011 Stats- 25GP-8W-8L-2SO
8. Js Giguere-Toronto Maple Leafs-UFA: With a Stanley Cup and a Conn Smythe with the Anaheim Ducks, Giguere says he wants to stay in Toronto. Only problem is there is no place for him, with James Reimer and Jonas Gusstavson. There is a good chance he will go to a contender, as he is still a reliable goalie. The Capitals have alot of interest in him.
2010-2011 Stats: 33W-11W-11L-0SO
9. Marty Turco-Chicago Blackhawks-UFA- There is not many teams who wouldn't want to sign one of the best goalies in the past decade. Arguably the best playmaking goalie in the NHL, Turco was outplayed by Rookie Corey Crawford. He may return as a backup to Crawford, but is still a cheap descision for most teams.
2010-2011 Stats: 29GP-11W-11L-1SO
10. Peter Budaj- Colorado Avalanche-UFA- Budaj is a career backup goalie. He never got a chance as starter, behind Jose Theodore, Craig Anderson and Brian Elliot. His Chance is now. He has shown he can be a relaible goalie, but he needs his team to perform.
2010-2011 Stats: 45GP-15W-21L-1SO
My list's for forwards and defence will be released in the next week.
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