Madferret
7-13-05, 7:08 PM
Agent: Naslund not necessarily returning
TSN.ca Staff
With news that the NHL and NHLPA have come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, Vancouver fans were greeted with news that star forward Markus Naslund might not be back in Canucks colours this year.
Naslund is an unrestricted free agent and his agent, Mike Gillis, was on MOJO Sports Radio 730 in Vancouver Wednesday, stating that his client, "Enjoyed his time in Vancouver immensely." With details of the agreement still not public, Gillis emphasized that it would be "irresponsbile to predict" what Naslund's future could bring, mentioning hopefully that a franchise designation might be available as an exemption to the salary cap.
Gillis also confirmed that Naslund "absolutely" wants to play hockey. With former Canucks GM Brian Burke now in Anaheim, that could be a potential destination for Naslund.
Gillis also represents Pavel Bure and he told MOJO 730 that the former star is not likely to play again due to chronic knee troubles.
"(Bure) is extremely worried about ability to live a normal life," before mentioning that Bure would need a third knee reconstruction if he's going to be able to play again, and even that wouldn't guarantee his return.
TSN.ca Staff
With news that the NHL and NHLPA have come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, Vancouver fans were greeted with news that star forward Markus Naslund might not be back in Canucks colours this year.
Naslund is an unrestricted free agent and his agent, Mike Gillis, was on MOJO Sports Radio 730 in Vancouver Wednesday, stating that his client, "Enjoyed his time in Vancouver immensely." With details of the agreement still not public, Gillis emphasized that it would be "irresponsbile to predict" what Naslund's future could bring, mentioning hopefully that a franchise designation might be available as an exemption to the salary cap.
Gillis also confirmed that Naslund "absolutely" wants to play hockey. With former Canucks GM Brian Burke now in Anaheim, that could be a potential destination for Naslund.
Gillis also represents Pavel Bure and he told MOJO 730 that the former star is not likely to play again due to chronic knee troubles.
"(Bure) is extremely worried about ability to live a normal life," before mentioning that Bure would need a third knee reconstruction if he's going to be able to play again, and even that wouldn't guarantee his return.