According to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, Pavelec (knee) will hit the free agent market after his contract official expires, Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Jets demoted Pavelec to the minors immediately following training camp, where he spent the bulk of the season, to avoid his $3.9 million cap hit, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the two sides are parting way. The netminder was recalled in mid-January when Winnipeg were on the verge of playoff contention and posted a 4-4-0 record with a 3.55 GAA before a concussion -- then knee injury -- sidelined him for the remainder of the year. Despite playing in a mere eight NHL contests this season, there will certainly be teams in the market for at least a backup, although whether the 29-year-old can get another shot at a starting role remains to be seen.