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Show me the money

Mikael Samuelsson says money 'was the key' in going to Vancouver. (Getty Images)

When assessing the start of NHL free agency, Wes Goldstein says it's all about the money. Economics are the factor in determining winners and losers among players and teams. Column

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Free agents

Top Free Agent Contracts (per year average)
Player, Pos.	New team	Contract
Marian Gaborik, LW	New York Rangers	Five years, $37.5 million ($7.5 million)
Daniel Sedin, LW	Vancouver	Five years, $30.5 million ($6.1 million)
Henrik Sedin, C	Vancouver	Five years, $30.5 million ($6.1 million)
Mike Cammalleri, LW	Montreal	Five years, $30 million ($6 million)
Scott Niedermayer, D	Anaheim	One year, $6 million
Marian Hossa, RW	Chicago	12 years, $62.8 million ($5.23 million)
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