NHL Rumors

May 08 2008

Capitals management has not yet discussed next season's roster in detail, however the team expects to pursue a contract extension with veteran Sergei Fedorov. Acquired from Columbus for a prospect at the February trade deadline, the 38 year old pending unrestricted free agent centered each of the Capitals' top 2 lines down the stretch.

Forward Sean Avery, new out of the hospital after sustaining a lacerated spleen in Game 3 against the Penguins, mentioned that he would love to remain in New York however that his decision would depend on the Rangers' offer.

There maybe some light at the end of the Fabian Brunnstrom tunnel. Maple Leafs interim GM Cliff Fletcher mentioned yesterday the club was informed to expect an answer from the Swedish free agent no later than tomorrow concerning his NHL decision.

The agent for Cristobal Huet mentioned his client enjoyed his 2 months in Washington and would think about re-signing with the Capitals before becoming an unrestricted free agent July 1, however he also mentioned significant talks on an extension have not begun.

Jaromir Jagr walked into his future Tuesday and sounded a little more encouraging about returning to New York. "First, I am going to talk to the Rangers", mentioned Jagr, an unrestricted free agent. "That is No.1 option for me.

Finding help at forward and signing possible free agents are the top jobs for Canadiens management in the off season, GM Bob Gainey mentioned yesterday. Gainey mentioned he has yet to identify which free agents he might pursue in the off season.

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