July 10, 2008 Martin Straka will be joining his former Czech team, HC Lasselsberger Plzen, as he signed a one-year contract to handle dual roles as player and general manager, according to the Associated Press.
June 26, 2008 Updating a previous story, Martin Straka's agent has denied a report that his client is going to rejoin his former Czech team, according to ESPN. His agent (Ritch Winter) said, "Marty has made it clear that he will wait until after July 1 to evaluate all his options and make an informed decision at that time. Plzen has made an aggressive offer but it's just one of the offers he will be considering."
June 26, 2008 Martin Straka is leaving the Rangers and the NHL to return to his former Czech team, according to CBSsports.com.
