While some question the motives behind postponing negotiations until after the season, Brisson and Streit are comfortable with the decision.
"I think about fifty-percent of players [who are set to become free agents] sign at the end of the season and try to find a contract with their respective teams, and the other fifty-percent they go free July 1," Brisson said. "With Montreal, they're known not to sign their players during the season and we're okay with that.
"[Streit's] having a good year, he's enjoying it [in Montreal]. . . things are well."
When the two sides sit down and discuss a new deal, it's believed Streit will be looking for a long-term agreement.
"Mark is not young anymore; he's going to be 31 [next season," Brisson said. "Term will be important. At the same time, it has to fit in."
Streit, who was drafted by the Habs in the ninth-round [262nd overall] in 2004, is making $600,000 this season.
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