The start of training camp is less than three weeks away, increasing the urgency for the Detroit Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou to come to terms on a new contract.

Darren Ferris, Athanasiou's agent, told MLive Monday that talks are ongoing with the Red Wings but a deal is not imminent. He said the KHL offer his client received remains on the table and added "Expecting to have the decision this week."

As a restricted free agent who did not have arbitration rights, Athanasiou had little leverage in negotiations. The offer from the Russian club -- Ferris didn't say which team or provide any details -- gave the young forward some bargaining power.

Athanasiou, 23, is coming off his entry-level contract, with a cap hit of $628,333. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, who said earlier this month that he made various offers to Athanasiou, couldn't be reached for comment.

A two-year bridge deal is a possibility, perhaps worth between $1.5 million and $2 million a season.

Athanasiou, in his first full NHL season, was second on the team with 18 goals and had 27 points in 64 games.