With training camp approaching, Andreas Athanasiou is still without a contract for the upcoming season.
The 23-year-old forward and restricted free agent posted 18 goals and 29 points in 64 games for the Detroit Red Wings last season in the final year of his entry-level contract with an annual average value of $902,500.
Based on a report Tuesday afternoon, traveling overseas to play next season could be an option for Athanasiou, one of the bright young forwards in the Red Wings organization.
Hearing Red Wings RFA F Andreas Athanasiou could be signing in Russia soon. Talks with Red Wings going nowhere.
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) August 22, 2017
Earlier this month, Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said the organization has made a “number of offers” to Athanasiou.
One of the issues facing Detroit right now is the salary cap, which the Red Wings are currently over by almost $4 million, according to CapFriendly.