Red Wings close but hesitant to sign KHL star.

It sounds like the Detroit Red Wings are looking to make a big splash by signing an international star through free agency.

According to a report from Red Wings insider Ansar Khan of Mlive.com, the Red Wings are sold on Radulov as a player, but some concerns about potential off-ice issues are causing them to hesitate in signing him.

The Red Wings are sold on his talent but were concerned about his off-ice demeanor.

They believe signing him to a one-year deal, likely in the $4 million to $5 million range, would limit their risk, a source said. Radulov might be more motivated to prove himself and earn a longer contract and the Red Wings could part with him after one season if the move backfires.

This would seem like a reasonable move from the Red Wings, but there's a problem, according to Khan Radulov wants some stability with more term than the Red Wings are prepared to give due to their aforementioned concerns.

Radulov, who turns 30 on July 5, is believed to be seeking a two-year deal, which the Red Wings are hesitant to give.

The Wings are believed to be close to a deal, but it's unclear if this request for two years of term will be a deal breaker for the organization.

Radulov has 102 points in 154 career NHL games.

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