Latest and greatest on Bates... found through Fox Sports:
 
"There was some talk a month ago of the Carolina Hurricanes possibly trying to bring back winger Bates Battaglia, who was not offered a new contract by the Washington Capitals, becoming an unrestricted free agent.

His agent, however, claims it's "highly unlikely" that his client, who still resides in Raleigh, would be returning to the Hurricanes. Like most free agents, there has been some interest from other teams but no serious offers."
 
Get on it Mario!
 
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