While Carolina still seems to be the most likely destination, it's being reported by one NHL insider that at least three other teams are in the mix for the services of Justin Williams. According to John Shannon, Tampa Bay, Washington and Boston are all potential landing spots for the player known as "Mr. Game Seven."
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Shannon has also reported that Carolina has given Williams one last offer to return for the last half of the season. Last year, Williams scored 23 goals and added 30 assists in 82 games. He added seven more points in 15 playoffs games while helping the Hurricanes reach the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2009. The 38-year-old decided to take some time off at the beginning of this season in order to contemplate his playing future. However, he's been back on the ice taking part in training in the last few weeks to apparently make a comeback to the NHL.
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, once with Carolina (2006) and twice with L.A. (2012,2014). He registered nine goals and 25 points in the 2014 playoffs, and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy after helping the Kings win their second Stanley Cup.
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