Report: Red Wings expressed interest in re-signing Green

The Detroit Red Wings were unable to find a taker for Mike Green ahead of Monday's trade deadline, but an extended stay in the Motor City may be an option for the veteran blue-liner.

The Red Wings have expressed an interest in a contract extension, reports Ansar Khan from MLive.com.

A prime candidate to be moved Monday, Green was still with the Red Wings when the deadline came. The fact he's been sidelined for the past six games with an upper-body injury may have impacted his trade value.

The pending unrestricted free agent has a full no-trade clause, but was reportedly willing to accept a trade to the Tampa Bay Lightning or Washington Capitals.

Green signed a three-year, $18-million deal with the Red Wings in July 2015.

Through 56 games this season, Green has six goals and 23 assists, good for first among Detroit defensemen.

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