There are several teams interested in signing unrestricted free agent defenseman Derek Morris, but the 30-year-old plans on taking his time before making any decisions.
Morris, who made $3.95 million last season, is mulling over all his options.
"We're being patient," Morris' agent, Brad Devine, told TFP. "We have a few situations that we're interested in, but we're not in a hurry."
Morris split the 2008-09 campaign between the Phoenix Coyotes and New York Rangers. He was dealt to the Blueshirts at the trade deadline for Dmitri Kalinin, Petr Prucha and Nigel Dawes.
Devine acknowledged that the Rangers have expressed an interest in re-signing his client.
"Yes, they have. Glen and I have had a couple talks," he said. "They're definitely in the loop."
Morris is looking for an environment he's comfortable with, as Devine indicated that the length of his next contract isn't a deciding factor.
"Term doesn't really bother Derek," Devine explained. "Term seems to be an issue out there, but one-year is fine with him... two years, three years, four years; he's flexible."
In 75 games last season, Morris tallied five goals and 15 assists.
