Gaudreau, Kadri among players to watch in NHL free agency

CALGARY, AB - SEPTEMBER 29: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames carries the puck against Haydn Fleury #4 of the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Saddledome on September 29, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images) 
              Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper acknowledges fans during a rally outside the City/County Building for the NHL hockey champions, after a parade Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri hoists the Stanley Cup at a rally for the NHL hockey champions Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
            
              Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) carries the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Jan. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Executives around the NHL expect plenty of movement before free agency opens Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Several top players including Gaudreau and Palat could still sign contracts prior to hitting the open market. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
Gaudreau, Kadri among players to watch in NHL free agency