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NHL free agency has slowed to a crawl, but Peter Mueller and Wojtec Wolski represent smart, affordable bets by the Panthers and Capitals respectively.

The New York Islanders made some budget signings on July 1 as NHL free agency opened, but were said to still be looking as the silly season entered its second 24 hours.

Alexander Semin is enigmatic enough to not be in the Washington Capitals plans, but talented enough that a team like the New York Islanders should consider giving him an opportunity.