Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Komisarek is gaining a lot of interest from teams around the NHL as he hit the free agent market this afternoon, reports Ken Holland of the USA Today.
In the first hour, Holland says that Komisarek received at least 10 offers for his services.
For Devils fans who were hoping the team would acquire the speedy defender, this gives a significant hit to their aspirations. Teams will undoubtedly be overpaying for the defender, who amassed 11 points in 66 games with the Habs.
The last rumor I had heard was that Komisarek was looking for a multi-year deal with upwards of $5 million annually.
This will almost certainly place him well outside of the Devils price range as they still need to sign Restricted Free Agent Travis Zajac to a contract.
But with 10 teams in the hunt, odds are still good they [the Devils] at least have their hat in the ring of potential suitors.
Prediction: Islanders with another obscene contract lasting the better part of a decade. But now with Toronto being in, anything is possible.
4:50 UPDATE: With Jaroslav Spacek and Hal Gill signing in Montreal, I will join thefourthperiod.com's David Pagnotta in saying that it is more than likely Komisarek will not be back to the Habs next season.
6:00 UPDATE: Leafs sign Komisarek. 5 years, $22.5 million
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