NHL Rumors: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations For Cody Ceci

The Dallas Stars are entering the off-season with limited cap space, so there is a good chance that pending unrestricted free agent Cody Ceci will hit the market on July 1. If he does, there should be a decent amount of interest in him.

Due to this, let's go over three teams who could target him in free agency now.

Buffalo Sabres

It is no secret that the Sabres need serious help on the right side of their defense, so they could be a team to watch when it comes to Ceci. When looking at their defensive group, he could work nicely on their second pairing with Owen Power.

Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings could also make sense as a landing spot for Ceci this summer. Like the Sabres, the right side of their defense could use a boost, and bringing in a veteran like Ceci would give them just that. He would give them another option for their top four and penalty kill if signed, so he would have the potential to be a nice pickup for them.

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets are entering the summer with two notable pending UFA defensemen in Dante Fabbro and Ivan Provorov. If one or both of them walk, the Blue Jackets will need to replace them, and a player like Ceci could make sense for them because of it. Ceci would also give them another veteran to help mentor their younger players, which adds to his appeal.