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Potential Lightning free-agent targets

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By ERIK ERLENDSSON | The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 1, 2009

Updated: 07/01/2009 06:48 am

Goaltenders

Ty Conklin, Detroit - Veteran journeyman has proven he's capable of stepping in and winning games with Pittsburgh and Detroit the past two seasons. 2008-09 salary: $750,000

Scott Clemmensen, New Jersey - Saved the Devils' season last year by winning 25 games when Martin Brodeur went down; looking for fair opportunity. 2008-09 salary: $500,000

Kevin Weekes, New Jersey - Former Lightning netminder is a reliable backup capable of stepping in should the need arise. 2008-09 salary: $700,000

Craig Anderson, Florida - Took over No. 1 role in Florida at times last season, but might be seeking a chance at a No. 1 job. 2008-09 salary: $525,000

Mathieu Garon, Pittsburgh - Has No. 1 experience despite playing just 19 games last season and was a shootout specialist for Edmonton two seasons ago. 2008-09 salary: $1 million

Defensemen

Rob Scuderi, Pittsburgh - Stock rose with strong playoffs as a stay-at-home defenseman. 2008-09 salary: $725,000

Mattias Ohlund, Vancouver - Consistent 25- to 30-point producer could be an ideal mentor for fellow Swede Victor Hedman. 2008-09 salary: $3.5 million

Steve Montador, Boston - Two-way 29-year-old also adds element of physicality to his game. 2008-09 salary: $800,000

Philippe Boucher, Pittsburgh - Injuries have limited the former All-Star the past two seasons, but he can still provide solid play; plus he's a right-handed shot. 2008-09 salary: $2.5 million

Steve Eminger, Florida - Played well during his time with Lightning last season, but he couldn't crack the lineup for the Panthers, who didn't give him a qualifying offer. 2008-09 season: $1.2 million

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