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  • September 2, 2022
    Over the course of this season, the status of the top pending unrestricted free agents will garner growing interest among fans and pundits.The contract talks of the best potentially available talent, such as and St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, will draw the bulk of the attention by NHL followers. However, there are several secondary players whose performances this season could put them in line for big pay raises.2020 NHL Entry Draft Top 125: Here's a look at several who could cash in next summer, either with their current clubs or with others via free agency.Evgenii Dadonov, Florida PanthersPlaying in a largely overlooked hockey market and overshadowed by teammates https://www.storekcchiefs.com/Tanoh_Kpassagnon_Jersey.NFL Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau, the 30-year-old winger's been among the Panthers' most consistent scorers. Returning to the club in 2017-18 following a five-year stint in the KHL, he tallied 65 points in 74 games, following by a 70-point campaign last season.With 10 goals and 21 points in 26 games, Dadonov is on pace to reach between 65-70 points again this season. . Completing , the skilled Ru sian winger could land a four- or five-year deal worth around $6 million per season.Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ottawa SenatorsThe 27-year-old center couldn't have picked a better time for a potential career performance. Pageau with 15 goals and 21 points in 28 games, putting him on https://www.storekcchiefs.com/Juan_Thornhill_Jersey.NFL pace for 40 goals and 60 points, respectively.Even if his current production dips over the course of the season, he should exceed his career-high of 19 goals and 43 points in 2015-16. Coming off ,Pageau could pull in between $4-$5 million annually for five years on his next contract.Jake Muzzin, Toronto Maple LeafsMuzzin was overshadowed by Drew Doughty and Alec Martinez during his tenure with the Los Angeles Kings. He's garnered considerably more attention since joining the Leafs midway through last season.A big, physical presence, the 6-3, 217-pounder and takeaways (15), sits second in blocked shots https://www.storekcchiefs.com/Christian_Okoye_Jersey.NFL (42), and third in ice time (21:35). He can also chip in offensively, with three 40-point seasons on his resum. The 30-year-old defenseman is earning an AAV of .His next contract could be worth over $6 million per season over four or five seasons.Zack Ka sian, Edmonton OilersIn his previous nine NHL seasons, Ka sian showed flashes https://www.storekcchiefs.com/Emmanuel_Ogbah_Jersey.NFL of power-forward potential. Injuries and off-ice i sues, however, always seemed to derail him. Moving alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl this season, however, has worked wonders to rejuvenate his career.Before being sidelined by a back injury, the 28-year-old Ka sian , putting him on pace for a career high of 55 points. If he maintains that level of production, he could receive a lucrative extension from the Oilers worth double .Derick Bra sard, New York IslandersLast season was a difficult one for Bra sard. A versatile two-way forward with six 40-plus point campaigns under his belt, he spent 2018-19 split between the Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, and Colorado Avalanche. His 23 points were his lowest since https://www.storekcchiefs.com/Darwin_Thompson_Jersey.NFL his rookie season in 2008-09.Signed by the Islanders to , the 32-year-old Bra sard has regained his form on Long Island. He's with 17 points in 26 games, putting him on pace for 55 points. Given his age, he's unlikely to get more than a three-year deal after this season, but his salary could jump to $3.5 million annually.