NHL free agents Michael Bunting and Vladimir Tarasenko attract multiple team offers

Unrestricted free‑agent winger Michael Bunting, 30, remains on the market after Patrick Kane re‑signed with Chicago, leaving few quality options. The Hockey News highlighted three likely destinations: the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres and the Winnipeg Jets. Bunting is projected to contribute about 40 points and bring grit at a low, short‑term cost.

Russian winger Vladimir Tarasenko is also unsigned, having finished the last season with the Minnesota Wild posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games and adding five points in the playoffs. Analysts cite several clubs interested in his experience, including the Edmonton Oilers, the Tampa Bay Lightning and, unusually, the Utah Mammoth. Both players represent the most notable names still available as the NHL free‑agency market narrows.

Teams are weighing the combination of production and depth that either forward could provide, with Bunting viewed as a versatile, energy‑focused winger and Tarasenko as a seasoned scorer for top‑line duties.