Slim pickings indeed. But not without some hope for teams still searching for another player to round out the depth chart. Using Relative Corsi % stats for the remaining UFAs (thanks to extraskater.com for this chart), here are the top five UFAs remaining for each position.

Centre

Apr 1, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Andrei Loktionov, Carolina Hurricanes

7 goals, 15 assists, 22 points, 3.4 Corsi % rel (highest of remaining UFAs)

Maybe the most interesting player left, Loktionov registered a 55.1% Corsi playing for a Carolina Hurricanes team that ranked 21st in the NHL in team Corsi. At 24 years old, the young Russian centremen has some offensive upside and can even shift to the wing if needed. The draw of the KHL is likely a worry here, in addition to the fact that Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis was pretty quick to cut ties with Loktionov, although Francis’ purge of the Hurricanes free agents was pretty sweeping.

Suitability for Leafs Grade: B

Left Wing

Apr 9, 2014; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

T.J. Galiardi, Calgary Flames

4 goals, 13 assists, 17 points, 2.5 Corsi % rel

Even though Galiardi is known for his versatility, energy, and fluid skating, his stint with his hometown Calgary Flames did not end well. Galiardi was a healthy scratch in a dozen games to close the season, putting a damper on his overall season. But at only 26 years old, Galiardi can still play centre, be effective in the face-off dot, and has logged time on the penalty kill. After earning $1.25-million last season, he’d likely come at little cost this year.

Suitability for Leafs Grade: C

Right Wing

Apr 10, 2014; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Dustin Penner, Washington Capitals

14 goals, 21 assists, 35 points, 3.0 Corsi % rel

Penner played for the Ducks (15th rank in team Corsi) and the Capitals (24th in team Corsi) last season, so his positive Corsi relative to his teammates is slightly less impressive. Still, his Corsi scored well relative to his teammates and he is a big bodied winger with a history of some scoring touch. Playing for only $2-million last season, Penner might come at an affordable cost.

Suitability for Leafs Grade: C+

Defensemen

Sami Salo, Tampa Bay Lightning

4 goals, 13 assists, 17 points, 1.2 Corsi % rel

Raphael Diaz, New York Rangers

2 goals, 13 assists, 15 points, 1.3 Corsi % rel

Apr 18, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Sami Salo (6) skates against the Montreal Canadiens in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Salo has flashed offensive touch (when healthy) and a booming slap-shot (when healthy), but as you can tell, he is just too injury-prone for any team to commit to long-term.

Suitability for Leafs Grade: F

Mar 30, 2014; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Rangers defensemen Raphael Diaz (4) looks to make a pass against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Diaz isn’t know for his scoring touch, but he is a smooth skater that managed a 1.3 relative Corsi. Despite playing for strong possession teams like the New York Rangers (6th in team Corsi) and Vancouver Canucks (9th), Diaz showed that he can contribute, even when compared to capable teammates.

Suitability for Leafs Grade: C-

Though the pickings have gotten slim, the best of the rest in the unrestricted free agent pool do offer some choices for depth and potential. Especially with the uncertainty at centre, a player like Loktionov may be a reasonable investment as a young player with upside.