Jody Lehman is considering his future at Sheffield Steelers

Sheffield Steelers have given Canadian goaltender Jody Lehman 24 hours to accept their latest contract offer.

The 32-year-old former Coventry Blaze player helped the Steelers to play-off glory but is now out of contract and is a free agent.

Head coach Dave Matsos told BBC Radio Sheffield he wants Lehman to return: "I want Jody back but if it's not going to happen we need know right away.

"I have looked at other options, but I would like Lehman back."

Meanwhile the Steelers have signed forward Jeff Legue for a further year.

The Canadian turned down options to play in Europe to return to Sheffield for a second season.

Legue scored 22 goals last term but missed much of the early part of the season with a shoulder injury.

Matsos believes the return of Legue is important: "I am thrilled to have him back, I don't think he hit his peak, he did play well for us but with his injuries he had a tough go.

"I believe that Jeff has another level and we should be happy to have him, I know that teams in the top league in Germany were talking about signing him.

"But he wanted to be here and I am not going to fight him on that, I am delighted to have him back."