Jason Pominville waiting for the right situation as he weighs his options in free agency

He may be 36-years old and in the later stages of his hockey career, but veteran forward Jason Pominville isn’t willing for sign with any team that offers him the biggest contract.

His mindset is simple: he wants to join the right situation, and is willing to be patient to get his way.

“I’m staying in shape, but I’m not going to just jump into any situation…I do it because I love it, and because I know I still can play, but it’s going to have to be the right fit.” said Pominville.

“When you don’t have kids, or when the kids are really young, it’s easy to just pack your suitcases — younger kids will adjust…But at the age my kids (9-year old son, eight-year old daughter) are at, it’s a little tougher.”

The Repentigny, Quebec native, whose family lives year-round in East Amherst, New York, is slated to enter his 17th season in the league since being 55th overall in the 2001 NHL Draft.

Pominville has posted a combined 293 goals and 434 assists in 1,060 regular season games, and 52 points in 81 playoff contests split between the Buffalo Sabres and Minnesota Wild throughout his career.