Top NHL free agents: Bobrovsky, Carlson, Lee among those likely available

The NHL free agent signing period opens July 1, with several notable unrestricted free agents expected to hit the market. Among the top names available are goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, defenseman John Carlson, and forward Anders Lee, along with veterans like Jaime Benn (992 career points in 1,252 games with Dallas) and Michael Bunting (252 points in 418 games across multiple teams). Players such as Lars Eller, who recorded 15 points in 68 games for Ottawa this season, are also expected to be available.