Andrei Markov shouldn't pack his bags for Philadelphia just yet.

Amid speculation the longtime Montreal Canadiens blue-liner could be headed to Pennsylvania, Flyers general manager Ron Hextall poured cold water on that talk Wednesday.

"Don't believe everything you read," Hextall told John Boruk of CSNPhilly.com.

Markov, 38, has spent his entire career with the Canadiens, but became an unrestricted free agent July 1.

Reports indicate Markov desires a two-year extension to stay in Montreal. However, talks between the two sides stalled as free agency opened Saturday. A day later, Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin noted it would be "impossible" for the club to retain both Markov and fellow free-agent forward Alexander Radulov at their current demands.

On Monday, Radulov inked a five-year deal with the Dallas Stars. His move to Texas could potentially open the door for Markov to return to Montreal.

Markov appeared in 62 games with the Canadiens last season, recording six goals and 30 assists.

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