41.   They also believe that since he is in the option year of his contract, he will have a strong financial incentive to keep himself in line.

42.   Twelve of the Devils who played against the Canadiens are in the option year of their contract.

43.   Twelve players, including Brodeur, are in the option year of their contracts.

44.   Tracy signed a two-year deal with two option years.

45.   Wayne Gretzky has an option year left on his contract.

46.   When Giles signed his contract, for three years plus an option year, he was a part-time player.

47.   Both players are in the first of two option years on their current contracts.

48.   Caligiuri eventually signed a one-year deal with two option years.

49.   Dir had one year remaining on his contract plus an option year.

50.   Forward Oleg Petrov signed a contract for two years plus an option year with the Montreal Canadiens on Friday.