Defensemen '09-10 team '09-10 stats Scuttlebutt

Shane Hnidy Minnesota 2-12-14 in 70 GP 34-year-old defenseman still adds a physical edge and can be a useful bottom pair or depth player.

Kim Johnsson Chicago 7-10-17 in 60 GP Missed Hawks' Cup run with concussion and will also have to show he's healthy.

Mike Mottau New Jersey 2-16-18 in 79 GP Late bloomer (32) who found a home in New Jersey; may have to show he can thrive in another system.

Paul Mara Montreal 0-8-8 in

42 GP Former first-rounder wants to show he's got something left after missing most of the second half with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Mathieu Schneider Phoenix 2-7-9 in

25 GP Took a regular turn in Phoenix after coming at the trade deadline, but will have to prove he has something left at age 41.

Garnet Exelby Toronto 1-3-4 in

51 GP Never much of a points producer, at 29 he can still lend a physical presence as a depth defenseman. In Rangers camp for a tryout.

Lucas Krajicek Philadelphia 1-2-3 in

50 GP 27-year-old is looking for a new home after becoming the odd man out in Philadelphia's revamped D.