The NHL free agency period began on the July 1st. At that point, an unrestricted free agent is free to negotiate and sign a contract with any NHL team. This is unofficial start to the 2011-2012 NHL season.

 

The first week of the 2011 NHL Free Agency period has passed with many meaningful moves.

 

To date the top 10 highest paid unrestricted free agent player contracts since July 1, 2011 are:

 

Brad Richards signed a 9 year deal with the New York Rangers worth $60 million.

New York Rangers 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 35/1. 

James Wisniewski signed a 6 year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets worth $33 million.

Columbus Blue Jackets 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 75/1.

Ville Leino signed a 6 year deal with the Buffalo Sabres worth $27 million. 

Buffalo Sabres 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 20/1.

Tomas Fleishmann signed a 4 year deal with the Florida Panthers worth $18 million.

Florida Panthers 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 75/1.

Ed Jovanovski signed a 4 year deal with the Florida Panthers worth $16.5 million. 

Florida Panthers 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 75/1.

Scottie Upshall signed a 4 year deal with the Florida Panthers worth $14 million.

Florida Panthers 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 75/1.

Tomas Kaberle signed a 3 year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes worth $12.75 million.

Carolina Hurricanes 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 45/1.

Joel Ward signed a 4 year deal with the Washington Capitals worth $12 million.

Washington Capitals 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 10/1.

Andy Greene signed a 4 year deal with the New Jersey Devils worth $12 million.

New Jersey Devils 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 30/1.

Sean Bergenheim signed a 4 year deal with the Florida Panthers worth $11 million.

Florida Panthers 2012 Stanley Cup winning odds are 75/1.

 

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