Justin Pogge isn't going to give up that easily.
The former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender, who appeared in just seven games for the squad in 2008-09, is interested in making a return to the NHL.
"I would love a deal that would give me the best chance at getting back into the NHL," Pogge told Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk. "A one-way deal would ideal."
Pogge, 29, currently plays for Farjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League.
He earned a record of 13-13-0 with a goals-against average of 2.01 and a save percentage of .926 in 30 appearances for the squad.
The former third-round pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft has one year remaining on his deal in Sweden, but his contract carries an NHL-out clause, which means he can sign in North America before June 15.
