Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland flew to Toronto yesterday to meet with the agent for RFA Andreas Athanasiou. Holland wouldn’t comment on the contract negotiations.
The Red Wings offered Athanasiou one- and two-year deals. The two-year offer was for $1.9 million per season.
Athanasiou has a one-year offer from Ak Bars of the KHL for $3 million a season. Playing in the KHL would also allow Athanasiou to play in the Olympics.
Helene St. James ofthe Detroit Free Press: Athanasiou’s agent on Friday morning.