What's the latest speculation on some of the top pending free agents? With Patrick Kane now signed, there's still lots more to discuss. Steven Stamkos [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA3NTMzNTMwMjkxMzgxNzAz/usatsi_21897701_168400847_lowres.jpg] Steven Stamkos The NHL's free-agent market opens at noon ET on July 1. Here's what we're hearing about some of the most notable pending UFAs, which no longer includes Patrick Kane after he re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings Sunday evening [https://thehockeynews.com/news/patrick-kane-stays-with-detroit-red-wings-on-one-year-deal]. Steven Stamkos: The Hockey News' Jacob Stoller suggests [https://thehockeynews.com/news/let-the-nhls-steven-stamkos-sweepstakes-begin-three-attractive-landing-spots] the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings as potential landing spots for the 34-year-old scoring winger. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman believes [https://www.sportsnet.ca/article/lightnings-brisebois-makes-big-trades-ahead-of-free-agency-with-an-eye-on-guentzel/] the Predators are the likely destination, while the New York Post's Larry Brooks thinks [https://nypost.com/2024/06/29/sports/expected-jacob-trouba-trade-could-have-patrick-kane-effects/] the Rangers will be interested. Jake Guentzel: The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired his signing rights from the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Arthur Staple of The Athletic felt the Rangers could come calling [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5604224/2024/06/29/ny-rangers-jacob-trouba-trade/] if the 29-year-old winger still opts to test the market on Monday, but that won't happen now. Guentzel signed a seven-year deal worth $9 million per season. Elias Lindholm: TSN's Darren Dreger reported [https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/tsn-hockey-insiders-have-the-latest-on-guentzel-leafs-ufas-and-more-1.2141299] last Thursday the 29-year-old two-way center was heading to market after splitting the 2023-24 season with the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. Dreger wondered if Lindholm would be a good fit with the Boston Bruins. Brady Skjei: The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun speculated [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600999/2024/06/28/nhl-free-agency-guentzel-stamkos-kane/] on Friday that there was still a chance the 29-year-old defenseman could sign an extension with the Hurricanes. Otherwise, he expected the Predators could be in on Skjei. The Los Angeles Kings could also become a suitor. Jonathan Marchessault: On Thursday, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli reported the Vegas Golden Knights were still trying to re-sign [https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-golden-knights-are-still-trying-to-sign-jonathan-marchessault] the 33-year-old winger. But on Sunday night, Marchessault could not come to terms with Vegas and is heading to market [https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1807634269134565541]. The Hockey News' Michael DeRosa suggested [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/3-bruins-free-agent-targets-to-replace-jake-debrusk] the Bruins as a potential destination if Marchessault ends up leaving Las Vegas. The Detroit Red Wings could be another option. Brandon Montour: On Friday, The Hockey News' Max Miller cited [https://x.com/Real_Max_Miller/status/1806745808739737901] Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman saying the Florida Panthers won't have the salary cap flexibility to re-sign the 30-year-old defenseman. A right-hand shot, Montour could be targeted by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tyler Toffoli: Two of Toffoli's former clubs could be interested in the 32-year-old two-way forward. The Province's Ben Kuzma suggested [https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/nhl-free-agency-canucks] the Vancouver Canucks could make Toffoli an option if they lose out in the Jake Guentzel sweepstakes. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman believes [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/rumour-roundup-could-blue-jackets-shake-up-nhl-draft/] the Los Angeles Kings have him on their radar. Brett Pesce: The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600999/2024/06/28/nhl-free-agency-guentzel-stamkos-kane/] on Friday that the 29-year-old right-shot defenseman is heading to the free agent market. TSN's Chris Johnston reported [https://x.com/reporterchris/status/1807081459007783174] the New Jersey Devils should be considered a front-runner for Pesce. The Maple Leafs could also make inquiries. Sam Reinhart: “There is not a person in the league who thinks Reinhart is going to free agency,” Friedman said on Friday [https://www.sportsnet.ca/podcasts/32-thoughts/vegas-baby/]. There was nothing to suggest otherwise in the media rumor mill, and it appears Reinhart agreed to an eight-year deal just before the midnight deadline. Friedman reports the cap hit came in at $8.625 million, with the deal to be announced Monday. Get the latest news and trending stories right to your inbox by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here [https://info.thehockeynews.com/mail/microsites/951/1/gTeQVf?_gl=1*ustlbj*_ga*NjkyMzUxMy4xNjYzNjIwMzQ3*_ga_PK63FB1PME*MTcxMzUwOTExNi40NDguMS4xNzEzNTA5MjA5LjU5LjAuMA..].
