BRHL TRADE WATCH
UFAs that are most likely to be on the move leading up to the trade deadline
BRHL Trade Watch
This is an article highlighting what I believe is the top 10 UFAs to watch and are most likely to be moved as we approach the trade deadline.
1. Marian Hossa-WSH-RW
81SK, 71PH, 71PA, 86SC, 73DF
$1,738,378 remaining
So far in the BRHL Hossa has 14G, 17A in 47GP and WSH has 3 retentions remaining (according to sheet). Washington is just outside a playoff spot (4 points) but are openly shopping players and Hossa is the last forward who would fit on most competing teams top 6.
2. Alexander Edler-BOS-D
81CK, 82SK, 75PH, 57PA, 88DF
$ 2,000,000 remaining
Edler has 6G, 15A in 41 GP and a -2. With new management taking over and team currently sitting 10 points out of a playoff spot trying to chase down 3 teams it is likely Edler gets moved and he is the most rounded defensemen UFA available. Note Bruins have no retentions remaining.
3. Brad Richardson-WSH-C/LW
77CK, 77SK, 57PH, 93FO, 70PA, 75SC, 87DF
$724,324 remaining
Again Caps were in it earlier on in the year but are openly shopping players. Richardson is very well rounded and by all counts is a very good to elite level 3rd liner on most competing teams. So far he has 3G, 8A in 44GP.
4. Francois Beauchemin-BOS-D
73CK, 74SK, 53PA, 92DF
$2,000,000 remaining
Shut down defensemen have proven themselves to be more and more valuable with the sim this year and Beauchemin is the highest DF defensemen UFA available. He has had a little bit of injury issues this season but surprisingly has been able to contribute offensively with 2G, 17A in 31GP and is a -6.
5. Mike Green-BOS-D
73CK, 83SK, 78PH, 65PA, 60SC, 72DF
$1,800,000 remaining
Green for the most part is a one dimensional offensive defensemen but if paired right he can bring some offense from the back end and chip in on the PP for a playoff team if he sheltered with a good DF partner. His ratings have translated well on the score sheet so far with 3G but 27A in 47GP and a -5.
6. Jonathan Ericsson-MIN-D
82CK, 74SK, 53PA, 82DF
$1,600,000 remaining
Minnesota has been rebuilding all year and he has been shopping guys all season however he has held pat so far and as the market begins to shift Ericsson can definitely be a bottom paring or depth piece for a team making a run looking to add some depth to their blue line. On a Wild team who finds themselves towards the bottom of the standings he has still been able to maintain a -6 +/-
7. Jason Chimera-WSH-LW/RW
83CK, 83SK, 63PA, 75SC, 72DF
$1,360,000 remaining
Chimera actually has fairly well rounded stats. He can for sure play on most teams 3rd line. He hasn’t been able to produce much in the sim yet with only 4G, 8A in 49GP but a change of scenery and the right line mates may spark his offense for a team making a late season push.
8. Vernon Fiddler-BUF-C/LW
75CK, 75SK, 91FO, 87DF
$591,892 remaining
AS the deadline approaches, teams will be doing all their fine tuning to their rosters and Fiddler is probably the best DF rated 4th line forward available. He can play a shutdown role and really help with special teams on the PK. He is already at a great price but I believe the Sabres still have a couple retentions available if it comes down to crunch time.
9. Marc Methot-MIN-D
89CK, 77SK, 54PA, 80DF
$1,620,000 remaining
Methot can be a good insurance piece for a lot of teams making a run this year. He isn’t a complete slug at 77SK and is a real physical presence at 89CK. He also isn’t exactly a defensive liability at 80DF and I believe the Wild still have some retentions they can offer to help make him fit on a competitor’s roster.
10. Daniel Winnik-WSH-C/LW/RW
72SK, 38FO, 64PA, 70SC, 87DF
$1,520,000 remaining
Winnik is a good 4th line penalty killer who can bring a hint of offense. He has tallied 6G, 5A in 42GP this season but he is one of the few guys who has the flexibility to play any forward position. The reason he isn’t listed higher than Fiddler is because of the FO and cap hit. Yes the Caps still have a couple retentions but they are shopping a lot of guys and those will probably be saved for those higher price assets. Either way still expect him to be moved for a late pick or cash and help out on a competitors special teams.
