Top 2012 UFAs

The 2012 playoffs are nearing the home stretch � and for fans of most teams, that means it�s time to start looking ahead to off-season improvements. Which unrestricted free agents will be most attractive to help franchises in that regard? That�s the focus of this week�s THN.com Top 10. (Note: we didn�t include UFAs Nicklas Lidstrom, Martin Brodeur and Teemu Selanne in the list, as it�s expected they�ll either re-sign with their current teams or retire.)

Honorable mentions: Dustin Penner, Ray Whitney, Filip Kuba.

10. Olli Jokinen

The Flames center had his best year on offense (23 goals, 61 points) since 2008-09. At age 33, he�s on the back nine of a decent career, but if he�s willing to keep his salary demands in check (he earned $3 million this year), he could be a valuable addition to a Stanley Cup contender.

9. Brad Stuart

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