Contract talks with pending unrestricted free agent P. A. Parenteau should begin this week now that the regular season is over. "No one likes uncertainty," he said. "It's between Allan [Walsh, Parenteau's agent] and Garth [Snow, Isles general manager] and hopefully, they can figure out something that's good for both of us. I'm in a pretty good position right now and I want to keep what we're building here. It's going to be something special." Parenteau has repeatedly stated he would like to return to the Islanders and that stance hasn't changed.