Travis was a very reliable player for us in our last season and we're happy to have him back. He's a real character player and adds a lot of leadership to our dressing room.

Both these players are very important to us. They're terrific individuals and we'd like to get them in camp as soon as possible.

Joe's signing was a priority and we are again making clear how much he means to this franchise. He is among the upper echelon of players in our league and he just continues to get better.

Andrew has emerged as one of the brightest young goaltenders in the NHL. We expect that he will continue to build on that.

No, it doesn't help at all, because it doesn't matter, ... Andrew is not at that stage yet where he's able to compare, he hasn't earned that right yet to compare contracts.

We're not very close at all right now with Andrew. I think Boynton is a little closer. If we can get him done, then maybe we can get Andrew done.

We want both players back, hopefully we'll get that done.

Jiri came in here and did such a tremendous job for us two years ago. He can play all different roles defensively. We thought he was an important piece to bring in here.

He is one of our steadiest and most reliable players.