A thin free-agency crop on defense may benefit Patrick Wiercioch.
The defender, who will turn 26 in September, finds himself a free agent after not being tendered a qualifying offer by the Ottawa Senators earlier this week. And his agent's phone is reportedly ringing.
Several teams calling on Patrick Wiercioch, who may provide value on July 1. Could be worth a shot on guy trying re-establish himself.
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) June 30, 2016
A second-round pick of the Senators in 2008, Wiercioch spent parts of five seasons with Ottawa. He had five assists in 52 games last season, and has 12 goals and 50 assists in 211 career regular-season games.
Wiercioch has been a positive possession player throughout his career, with a 52.98 Corsi For rating, according to Corsica Hockey. His 48.3 mark last season was by far the lowest he's posted.
A left-handed shooter, Wiercioch just wrapped up a three-year, $6-million contract.
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