Unrestricted free agent James Neal remains in discussions with the Golden Knights to return for a second season, general manager George McPhee confirmed Sunday.
“Yes, we’re still talking to James,” McPhee said at a news conference at City National Arena on the first day of NHL free agency.
Neal, who turns 31 in September, reportedly was seeking a six-year contract from his new team.
His agent, Patrick Morris, told the Review-Journal on June 24 that “Common sense says that if (Neal is) not signed by July 1, he’s probably not coming back (to Vegas).”
But Neal also spoke after the season of his desire to sign with the Knights, and the fact the veteran forward remains unsigned could indicate he is trying to work out a deal with the team.