The opening day of NHL Free Agency 2011 has come and gone, and 70 contracts and $250 million dollars later, there are a lot of new faces spread out with new teams across the continent.
While a large number of teams hit the checkbooks running and never once glanced back at the winding trail of money left behind, a few teams—particularly these five—had a much more conservative approach and avoided the chaotic frenzy of July 1st. Though they might not be quite as far along in creating their '11-'12 roster as a good number of other teams are, waiting isn't always a bad thing, either.
We take a look at five clear franchises who avoided the craziness and, in doing so, left themselves many of their items un-checked heading into Day Two. They might be struggling to find key forwards to fill their holes, or simply be faced with the issue of too many players left to sign with too little money.
So, which general managers still have the most left to accomplish with their franchise after Opening Day has come and gone? Here's a few to consider.
Anaheim Ducks
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Article written by Mark Jones
NHL Free Agency 2011: 5 Teams with the Most Left to Accomplish After Opening Day
July 2nd, 2011 by Mark Jones Leave a reply »
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