Komets are expected to announce some signings this week, including Leo Thomas. They are awaiting paperwork and final approval from the league.
Here's a quick rundown on what David Franke had to say about everyone else.
Guy Dupuis: Expects to sign.
Colin Chaulk: Expects to sign.
Mitch Woods: They are talking to him. He's also being pursued by CHL teams.
Nick Boucher: Anticipate him coming back.
Back-up goaltender: Working on it, but it won't be another No. 1.
Brad MacMillan: Has a doctor's appointment on Wednesday. Komets have not made an offer yet because they are waiting to see what the doctor says.
David Hukalo: Surgery was good, discovering a small tear in his rotator cuff. Komets will talk to him next week.
Rod Aldoff: Komets will send him a qualifying offer to retain his rights, but aren't sure they can sign him.
Blair Stayzer and Justin Cross: Have talked to both and both are interested. Stayzer would be a veteran.
Olivier Legault: Komets are talking to his agent and will give him a qualifying offer.
Jake Pence: Qualifying offer but supposedly wants to play in Europe.
Rick Varone: Qualifying offer, but Would like to play in Italy. Should know in the next 10 days.
Justin Hodgman: Has several opportunities and would likely be a last-minute signing if he comes back.
Konstantin Shafranov: Will talk to him next week, expected to sign.
Keith Rodger: Have talked two or three times and he has indicated he'd like to come back.
There's no one on the playoff roster they are not going to make a qualifying offer to and that has to be done by July 15. Training camp begins Oct. 5.
