Report: Coyotes may allow all unrestricted free agents to walk
The Arizona Coyotes could be without all of their pending unrestricted free agents next season, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.
And regarding #Coyotes five pending UFAs, based on their salary expectations right now, Maloney doesn't expect any to return.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) June 28, 2014
Included in the group are right winger Radim Vrbata, defenseman Derek Morris, and goaltender Thomas Greiss.
An update on Greiss' status: Eight teams have reached out to his agent, Ray Petkau, and they're still in talks with a few.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) June 28, 2014
According to Craig Morgan of FOX Sports Arizona, Coyotes general manager Don Maloney expects Vrbata to receive substantial offers on the open market. Morgan doesn't entirely rule out the possibility of Vrbata returning, though.
Don't count out Radim Vrbata just yet. Remember, public comments from both sides this time of year often contain a good amount of posturing.
— Craig Morgan (@cmorganfoxaz) June 28, 2014
Vrbata scored 20 goals and 51 points in 80 games for the Coyotes last season.
[H/T Pro Hockey Talk]