Steve Sullivan was informed last week by Predators GM David Poile that his services won't be retained in Nashville. But, it's an amicable split.
"It's time to move on," Sullivan told ESPN.com Tuesday. "It'll be interesting to see what happens once the market opens."
Sullivan, who turns 37 on July 6, had 22 points (10-22) in 44 games last season. The Timmins Tornado professes to feel 100 percent healthy.
"Absolutely," Sullivan said. "The injuries I had this year -- sports hernia and an MCL -- they're injuries a 25-year-old could have easily had as well. They're not chronic injuries, they're just part of the game. Those have healed very well. I'm back to 100 percent. And I haven't had a single issue with my back since I came back."
Sullivan missed close to two calendar years with a career-threatening back injury but made a terrific comeback during the 2008-09 season and hasn't had a back issue since.
He's worth a look for an NHL team needing a power-play boost.
Albany fans remember Sullivan for his time spent with the River Rats, when he registered 72 goals and 99 assists for 171 points in just 143 games over parts of 3 seasons between 1994 and 1997. He was also a member of the 1995 Calder Cup championship team, recording 4 goals and 7 assists in the playoffs that year.
While with the Devils, Sullivan notched 13 goals and 18 assists for 31 points in 49 games between 1995 and 1997 before being dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs (along with former River Rats defenseman Jason Smith and the rights to Alyn McCauley) for Doug Gilmour, Dave Ellett, and a third round pick in February of 1997.
Note: Don Ferlazzo is not an employee of the Albany Devils, nor is this blog sponsored or influenced by the organization in any way.
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