The Detroit Red Wings' meeting with Pavel Datsyuk - where his decision regarding his playing career will be discussed - has been postponed.
Datsyuk, his agent Dan Milsten, and general manger Ken Holland had originally planned to meet on Wednesday, but will now convene next week so the three men can all attend the funeral of Gordie Howe on Wednesday, Milsten told Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
The 37-year-old is expected to sign in the KHL next season and has already received an offer from SKA St. Petersburg.
However, Datsyuk's party has assured that no decision will be made until a meeting is had with Red Wings representatives.
Datsyuk still has one year remaining on his contract with the Red Wings at a cap hit of $7.5 million, a contract Holland has reportedly already begun shopping.
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