The unrestricted free agent spotlight continues to shine on Radim Vrbata.

Negotiations remain ongoing between Vrbata's camp and Coyotes general manager Don Maloney. The right wing's future with the team looked extremely bright until a late-season slump, but he did have a career year after being obtained in an off-season trade. Vrbata has said repeatedly that he wants to return, and even though there has been no sense of urgency, it's probable he will be back.

With the emphasis on youth, mixed in with a few core-group veterans, the status of other unrestricted free agents remains cloudy.

Left wing Mathias Tjarnqvist is unrestricted, and even though his offensive numbers are low, coach Wayne Gretzky likes his attitude and approach to penalty-killing. ...More