Report: Sami Salo not ready to retire, wants to play another year

Finnish defenseman Sami Salo may become a free agent this week as his two-year, $7.5-million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning expires, but he's not ready to retire.

Salo appeared in 71 games with the Lightning last season - the most since 2003-04 - and finished with 17 points. Salo has struggled with injury over the last few seasons but appears to be healthy enough to give another NHL season a shot.