from Lyle Richardson at The Hockey News,

It’s been over a month since the NHL’s unrestricted free agent market opened. While most of the best players in what was a shallow pool of talent were signed weeks ago, several notable players remain available. Here’s a look at several of the notables:

Cody Franson: It was assumed the soon to be 28-year-old Franson would be snapped up on opening day, but he’s still available. He’s seeking a multi-year deal and wants a substantial raise over the $3.3 million he earned last season.

Franson claims he’s spoken with five or six teams, including the Boston Bruins. He’s also linked to the Arizona Coyotes, but GM Don Maloney told The Arizona Republic he’s not signing any more one-way contracts unless he gets a favorable deal.

Christian Ehrhoff: Last month, Ehrhoff’s agent claimed his client would accept a one-year deal. The German magazine Eishockey News reports Ehrhoff confirms receiving an offer from the Columbus Blue Jackets, but he’s also speaking with other clubs. The Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins could be among the suitors.

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