Report: Markov seeking 2-year deal from Canadiens

Andrei Markov would like to remain with the Montreal Canadiens, but there's a catch.

The 38-year-old defenseman has played his entire 16-year career with the Canadiens, and while he would like to stick with the club, he is seeking a two-year contract, according to TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie.

Markov will become an unrestricted free agent July 1 and is coming off a three-year deal that paid him an average of $5.75 million per season.

Of course the biggest knock against Markov is his age. A two-year contract would mean he plays until he's 40. However, despite his age, Markov still managed 36 points in 62 games this campaign, which in a full 82-game campaign averages out to 47 points, good enough for 13th among all defensemen this season.

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