We are now officially a week away from the start of the free agency period in the NHL. The names are all there Hossa, Sundin, Campbell, Theodore, Redden, and everyone in between.

Here are five potential teams who could be buyers July 1.

1. Boston Bruins
2. New York Rangers
3. Montreal Canadiens
4. Philadelphia Flyers
5. Chicago Blackhawks

Some people will wonder what Tampa Bay will do this off-season. Well, with Barry Melrose back coaching, it could be a start. Of course, signing Lecaviler will be huge, and No. 1 pick Steven Stamkos will make an immediate impact.

And finally, those five free agents I listed above, I will give you where I think they will fit on the five teams (listed above as well).

Marian Hossa: Boston Bruins
Mats Sundin: Montreal Canadiens or New York Rangers
Brian Campbell: Philadelphia Flyers
Wade Redden: Chicago Blackhawks
Jose Theodore: Chicago Blackhawks (but most likely he will stay in Colorado. Just a possibility if he does leave)

I will be back with some more off-season buzz in the days leading up to free agency. Until then keep it happening.

Rosie