from Murat Ates of The Athletic,

Here’s a preliminary look at over 20 restricted free agents and the viability of each as an offer sheet target.

Instant game-breakers

Timo Meier (Devils), LW/RW

Age: 26

Previous AAV: $6 million

Usage: Top six five-on-five, top power play unit

Production: 40 goals, 26 assists, 66 points in 78 GP

Possession impact: Positive...

Jesper Bratt (Devils), LW/RW

Age: 24

2022-23 AAV: $5.45 million

Usage: Top six five-on-five, top power play unit

Production: 32 goals, 41 assists, 73 points in 82 games played

Possession impact: Positive...

Evan Bouchard (Oilers), RD

Age: 23

2022-23 AAV: $1.6 million

Usage: Second pair five-on-five, top power play unit

Production: 8 goals, 32 assists, 40 points in 82 GP

Possession impact: Positive...

more ($) on each of the above plus additional names...