2012 Ryan Suter Trade Rumors

The Top NHL 2012 Free Agent Defenseman is Ryan Suter of the Nashville Predators. This elite American born shut-down defenseman is the most coveted player in 2012 NHL Free Agency. He is only 27 years old and is coming off a $3.5 million cap hit contract.

The Nashville Predators cannot afford to commit more money to their back-end because they are already investing heavily in Pekka Rinne and Shea Weber. It was evident from this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs that the Nashville Predators need to improve offensively and invest more money in forwards.

A top NHL source says, "Suter would have signed already in Nashville if he was intent on staying there. He is about to test the waters of free agency. The Detroit Red Wings are the front runner in signing Ryan Suter to a $7 million dollar multi-year contract."