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NHL Free Agency Starts July 1st Noon ET - Brad Ricards, Steven Stamkos

Brad Richards. (credit: Wikipedia.org)
NHL fans will be paying close attention to the transaction news on Friday as free agency begins with several coveted players looking for new contracts.

When the clock strikes noon in the Eastern Time zone on Friday, NHL clubs will then be able to approach free agents and sign them to offer sheets.

In what is often a pivotal day in the off-season, the balance of power in divisions, conferences, and even in the entire league could change. Top free agents include Jaromir Jagr, Steven Stamkos, and Brad Richards.

NHL.com reported early on Friday morning: "NHL clubs can begin signing unrestricted free agents and sending offer sheets to restricted free agents at noon ET on Friday, meaning we'll likely soon find out where Brad Richards is going to continue his career, if Jaromir Jagr actually is coming back to the NHL and what teams like Florida, the Islanders, Colorado and others have in store". 

Signings promise to lead to future transactions as well as teams may have to juggle their lineups in consideration of team chemistry, overloaded or unfilled positions, and even salary cap considerations.

The chaos all starts on Friday at noon ET.

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