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Don't break out the banner for Kimmo Timonen's retirement party quite yet. In fact, we may not need it for another couple of years.

Sam Carchidi reports the general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers expects Timonen to stick around a while. Paul Holmgren said Timonen will return for 2012-13, and perhaps beyond.

That means a new contract could be in store for the 37-year-old defenseman. Timonen is signed only until the end of next season.