Paul Holmgren, who mentored Todd Fedoruk through difficult times early in his career, said Fedoruk is seeking a big raise over the NHL minimum $450,000 he earned this season and unless he lowers his asking price it will be difficult to keep him. Fedoruk, now in his sixth NHL season, said he's earned the right to a big payday, especially when compared to some other veteran fighters in the league. Washington's Donald Brashear ($1 million) and Pittsburgh's Georges Laraque ($1.2 million) are among the league's highest paid fighters. "You gotta look at where I'm at in my career," Fedoruk said. "I've made the minimum since I got in this league. I put my time in. There are guys in my position making a nice amount of money. I would have liked to have a better season this year, but you can't hold that against a guy. "I'm a big guy. I can skate. You can count on me defensively. I can play on any line and not hurt the team. I can play the game at a level that needs to be played without fighting."