from Kevin Allen Of USA TODAY,

Some leftovers from the first three days of the NHL free agent signing period could have a greater impact on teams than some of the players signed Monday on the first day.

Here are intriguing players still available:

Defenseman Jake Gardiner: Once Erik Karlsson opted to stay with the San Jose Sharks, Gardiner was the most accomplished defenseman available.

In Toronto, there was considerable discussion about Gardiner’s defensive faults. But he does many things right, including averaging 21 minutes, 21 seconds per game and earning the reputation as a memorable skater and a slick puck carrier with the potential to push toward 50 points in a season. He’s 28.

Forward Marcus Johansson: Another impressive skater, Johansson was often the most noticeable player on the ice during the Stanley Cup Final....

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