The contract buyout period for National Hockey League teams commences on June 15th and runs to June 30th. 

Here's a look at possible candidates, with a link to CapGeek.com's buyout calculator breaking down what each would be. 

Ales Kotalik, Calgary Flames.

Sergei Samsonov, Carolina Hurricanes.

Cristobal Huet, Chicago Blackhawks

Brent Sopel, Chicago Blackhawks. 

Ethan Moreau, Edmonton Oilers.

Robert Nilsson, Edmonton Oilers.

Patrick O'Sullivan, Edmonton Oilers.

Sheldon Souray, Edmonton Oilers.

Roman Hamrlik, Montreal Canadiens.

Andrei Kostitsyn, Montreal Canadiens.

Georges Laraque, Montreal Canadiens.

Wade Redden, NY Rangers.

Michal Rozsival, NY Rangers.

Jonathan Cheechoo, Ottawa Senators.

Jeff Finger, Toronto Maple Leafs.

Note: Hat tip to "Corey" for the reminder about Cheechoo.