Mon 7/2/12 6:37 PM

Cristobal Huet is "exploring" the possibility of returning to the NHL, according to the Chicago Tribune's Chris Kuc. The 36-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since 2010 with the Blackhawks. He's spent the past two seasons in the Swiss League, finishing with a 1.99 goals-against average in 39 games in his most recent campaign. Huet was banished by the Hawks in order to avoid his $5.625 million cap hit, but will undoubtedly have to take a significant pay cut and back-up role if he latches on with an NHL team now.