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Matthew Coller, Special to ESPN 7y

Free agents each Eastern Conference team should sign

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With the expansion and entry drafts in the rearview mirror, NHL teams are now turning their attention to free agency, which begins Saturday.

Clubs will be making decisions based on their chances to win now, salary-cap space and roster construction. Let's have a look at the primary need for each Eastern Conference team, along with unrestricted free agents who would best help to fill those needs:

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