Justin Williams, who announced at the beginning of the season, decided that he would be taking a break from hockey, is expected re-sign with the Carolina Hurricanes by the end of this weekend.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman hinted at the possibility of Williams re-signing on his 31 thoughts column, and he touched on it a little more this morning on NHL Morning Skate. He had the following comments:
" I think there was some rumblings that they couldn't work out a deal, but I've heard that some of the issues were the bonuses, because he's eligible for them being older than 35, but I think they've gotten past that point now, I expect that it will be Carolina, but we could always be thrown a curveball at the last possible minute. I think that it will be Carolina and I think that it will be by the end of the weekend."
Last season, Williams scored 23 goals and added 30 assists in 82 games. He added 7 more points in 15 playoffs games while helping the Hurricanes reach the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2009.
In 1244 career NHL games with the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, and Carolina Hurricanes, Williams has recorded 312 goals and 786 points. He has won the Stanley Cup three times, Carolina (2006) and L.A. (2012,2014). He registered 9 goals and 25 points in the 2014 playoffs, and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy after helping the Kings win their second Stanley Cup.
Source: 31 Thoughts
