According to Ansar Khan of MLive.com, Justin Abdelkader said he expects to have new contract with the Detroit Red Wings by tomorrow (Thursday).

“We were patient all summer and let things unfold; we weren’t in any big rush,” Abdelkader said. “Hopefully we’ll get it done this week. I’m just waiting to hear from my agent Wade Arnott.


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