DETROIT, MICH -- News has surfaced about Justin Abdelkader, and his impending status as an unrestricted free agent. We all knew that Ken Holland was working diligently to get him re-signed, but the specifics from TSN's Bob McKenzie are quite, well, revolting:
Justin Abdelkader on verge of finalizing 7-year contract extension with DET. AAV is expected to be $4M+.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 12, 2015
Seven years for a guy who is 28 years old, and has recently hit his career-high in points last season with 44 in 71 games.