Music: {allcanada} A look at 40 of the top remaining free agents

The start of free agency saw a number of teams open their wallets. But there are still dozens of players looking for a home, either with the team they played for in 2009-10 or one that has a hole it hopes to fill.

Here's a look at 40 of the top unrestricted free agents still on the market:

Forwards	Current team	'09-10 stats	Scuttlebutt
Ilya Kovalchuk	New Jersey	41-44-85 in 76 GP	The prize of this year's free agent class. He's sure to get a long-term, big-bucks deal with someone.
Alexander Frolov	Los Angeles	19-32-51 in 81 GP	His offensive numbers have gone down in each of the last three seasons, but he's still one of the best wings on the market.
Teemu Selanne	Anaheim	27-21-48 in 54 GP	Still knows how to find the back of the net, especially on PP. Likely to return to Ducks or retire.
Lee Stempniak	Phoenix	28-20-48 in 80 GP	Half of his career-high goals total came after a Deadline Day deal from Toronto.
Maxim Afinogenov	Atlanta	24-37-61 in 82 GP	Afinogenov enjoyed a rebirth in Atlanta after his time in Buffalo. At age 30, he may have to settle for a short-term deal.
Alexei Ponikarovsky	Pittsburgh	21-29-50 in 77 GP	He was a productive second-liner in Toronto but never found a role after being acquired by Penguins.
Eric Belanger	Washington	15-26-41 in 77 GP	Can still score, does a lot of things well. Would be superb No. 3 center on a contending team.
Paul Kariya	St. Louis	18-25-43 in 75 GP	Former 50-goal scorer has seen his scoring touch and his health disappear in recent years.
Bill Guerin	Pittsburgh	21-24-45 in 78 GP	Still a 20-goal scorer at age 39. Also valuable for leadership skills.
Rob Niedermayer	New Jersey	10-12-22 in 71 GP	At 35, still a useful checking-line center with some offensive ability.
Brendan Morrison	Washington	12-30-42 in 74 GP	Not the All-Star he used to be, but could still fill useful role with the right team.
Raffi Torres	Buffalo	19-17-36 in 74 GP	Didn't do much after coming over in deal with Columbus but adds energy and some offense.
Miroslav Satan	Boston	9-5-14 in 38 GP	Showed in the playoffs that he still has some scoring ability at age 35.
Glen Metropolit	Montreal	16-13-29 in 69 GM	Late-season injury spoiled 35-year-old's career year. Had 10 PPGs.
Owen Nolan	Minnesota	16-17-33 in 73 GP	At 38, he's still offensively useful and can be physical.
Mike Modano	Dallas	14-16-30 in 59 GP	Greatest player in Stars history is looking for a new home. Would still be productive in limited role.
John Madden	Chicago	10-13-23 in 79 GP	Three-time Cup winner can still kill penalties and win draws at age 37.
Kyle Wellwood	Vancouver	14-11-25 in 75 GP	Good hands and useful in shootouts; might flourish with some big wingers.
Arron Asham	Philadelphia	10-14-24 in 72 GP	No room for him in Philly, but his speed and willingness to stand up for teammates will earn him a job.
Fredrik Modin	Los Angeles	9-5-14 in 38 GP	At 35, his hands are still good but he's been plagued by injuries for several years.
Ruslan Fedotenko	Pittsburgh	11-19-30 in 80 GP	Two-time Cup winner looking for a home at age 31 after disappointing finish in Pittsburgh
Craig Conroy	Calgary	3-12-15 in 63 GP	At 38, might have a hard time finding a new team after worst offensive season of his career.
Darcy Tucker	Colorado	10-14-24 in 71 GP	35-year-old career pest is looking for a new home.

Defensemen	Current team	'09-10 Stats	Scuttlebutt
Willie Mitchell	Vancouver	4-8-12 in 48 GP	Missed last 2 months and playoffs with concussion and may have to prove he's healthy.
Kim Johnsson	Chicago	7-10-17 in 60 GP	Missed Hawks' Cup run with concussion and may also have to show he can play.
Joe Corvo	Washington	6-12-18 in 52 GP	Caps let him leave, but his power-play skills alone should attract interest.
Carlo Colaiacovo	St. Louis	7-25-32 in 67 GP	Career has been plagued by injuries, but a good puck-mover who can be solid second-pair guy.
Mike Mottau	New Jersey	2-16-18 in 79 GP	Late bloomer (32) who found a home in New Jersey; now has to show he can thrive in another system.
Brett Lebda	Detroit	1-7-8 in 63 GP	Brings a ring from 2008 Cup with Wings. Useful third-pair defenseman.
Andy Sutton	Ottawa	5-8-13 in 72 GP	Stayed healthy last season for the first time in a while and was among NHL's busiest hitters and shot-blockers.
Shaone Morrison	Washington	1-11-12 in 68 GP	Former first-rounder, still only 27, was odd man out on Caps' blue line.
Brian Pothier	Carolina	5-10-15 in 61 GP	Made tremendous comeback from serious concussion. Still has value as depth defenseman.
Freddy Meyer	NY Islanders	4-11-15 in 64 GP	Good wheels, some offensive skills and decent hitter for his size -- but size, or lack thereof, could be a problem.
Marc-Andre Bergeron	Montreal	13-21-34 in 60 GP	Still has big gun from the point, especially on PP, but not nearly as good in his own zone.
Aaron Ward	Anaheim	1-12-13 in 77 GP	Never a big points producer, but at 37 he's still responsible in his own zone and owns Cup rings with Wings and 'Canes.

Goaltenders	Current team	'09-10 stats	Scuttlebutt
Evgeni Nabokov	San Jose	44-16-10, 2.43 GAA	131 wins in last 3 seasons (44 in '09-10) weren't enough to overcome age (35 in July) and playoff disappointments.
Marty Turco	Dallas	22-20-11, 2.72 GAA	Another almost-35-year-old who's hitting the market at a bad time for a starter looking for a job.
Jose Theodore	Washington	30-7-7, 2.81 GAA	Caps led 33-year-old go despite best regular season in years.
Ray Emery	Philadelphia	16-11-1, 2.64 GAA	Abdominal injury that required surgery ruined his season. Has to show he's healthy again.
Yann Danis	New Jersey	3-2-1, 2.06 GAA	After spending a season watching Martin Brodeur play, he's looking for a job again.