OTTAWA -- The Penguins and right winger Marian Hossa have suspended contract talks.

Hossa is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent July 1, and general manager Ray Shero said Hossa informed him today that he plans to see what his options are at that point.

"We look to be his first choice, but I believe he's going to look at July 1, just to be sure," Shero said. "We'll see what that brings both of us."

Shero said the Penguins made a firm contract offer to Hossa, but did not offer details.

Hossa made $7 million this season, and is expected to command at least $8 million per season on the open market.