Andrei Markov's agent doesn't expect anything to happen soon with his client. Markov is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 and it wouldn't be surprising to see him test the waters. He's reportedly seeking a three-year, $18 million contract.

Andrei Markov is reportedly asking for a three-year, $18 million contract extension. That might be a little rich for the Canadiens' tastes, given that Markov will turn 36 in December. Still, Markov excelled last season with seven goals and 43 points in 81 games, so he might get something in that range on the open market.

According to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, Andrei Markov is not close to a new deal with the Montreal Canadiens. The two sides appear to be interested in reaching an agreement, though. Markov is eligible for unrestricted free agency in July.

Andrei Markov's agent, Sergei Berezin, thinks a new contract will be reached with the Montreal Canadiens. "We know what Habs management wants, and they know what Andrei wants," Berezin said. "There are no surprises and I am optimistic in this case, the main reason being that In a translated piece from La Presse, Berezin said: "I feel the team wishes to keep Andrei, and Andrei wants to remain with this team. That's what's important to understand. The rest are just details we need to work out." Markov has played all 765 games of his NHL career with Montreal. He recorded seven goals and 43 points in 81 matches in 2013-14.

Andrei Markov is eligible for unrestricted free agency in July and his future with the Canadiens isn't clear at this moment. Montreal GM Marc Bergevin wouldn't talk about his pending free agents, but he did hint that training camp would be spirited with defensemen Nathan Beaulieu, Greg Pateryn and Jarred Tinordi set to compete for roster spots. Francis Bouillon, Doug Murray and Mike Weaver can also become UFAs next month, so expect to see some new faces on the Habs' back end next season.

Andrei Markov registered three assists in Montreal's 7-4 victory on Tuesday. That gives Markov a goal and 10 points in 16 playoff games. He's 35 years old, but Markov hasn't been lucky enough to enjoy many long postseason runs in his career. In fact, he had participated in just 54 playoff contests going into the 2013-14 campaign.

Andrei Markov found the back of the net in Montreal's 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers on Thursday. It was Markov's first point of the 2014 Eastern Conference Final. He now has a goal and six points in 14 playoff contests.

Andrei Markov earned an assist in Monday's 4-0 win against Boston in Game 6. He has collected three helpers in his past two contests to give him a total of five in 10 postseason outings. Markov's assist came on the power play on a goal by Thomas Vanek. He has produced half of his points during the 2014 playoffs with the man advantage.

Andrei Markov had two assists in Montreal's 4-2 loss to Boston Saturday night. Markov has four assists and a minus-five rating in nine playoff games this year. The offensive defenseman has 23 points in 63 career postseason contests.

Andrei Markov collected two assists in Game 1's double overtime win against Boston to open Round 2 of the 2014 playoffs. Both of assists came on power-play setups to P.K. Subban. Markov didn't have any points in the first round against Tampa Bay.