Veteran sniper Marian Hossa admitted to the Detroit Free Press that he's willing to accept a lesser salary if that means obtaining a long-term deal with the Red Wings.
Hossa, who signed a one-year deal with the Wings in the summer, can become an unrestricted free agent July 1.
Hossa's agent, Ritch Winter, has been in contract negotiations with Detroit GM Ken Holland for several weeks as the two sides try to come to terms on a new deal.
"To tell you the truth, I want to sign somewhere and retire there," Hossa told the Free Press. "I don't want to move around any more. I'm 30. I don't know how long I'm going to play, but I am looking for long-term deal.
"To be able to stay as a Red Wing, I am prepared to take less money, but a fair deal, so both sides are happy. That's what I'm looking for. I know if I go somewhere else, I could have more, but I'm willing to take less to stay here. Hopefully things work out."
Hossa turned down several offers last summer, including a reported nine-year, $81 million deal from Edmonton, to join the Red Wings.
Hossa, who is making $7.4 million this season, has told TFP on various occasions that he's loved his time in Detroit and truly enjoys being a part of the organization.
"I could be somewhere else, you know, but I came here because I like everything and I want to be a part of it," Hossa said. "And that's why I want to still be a Red Wing and stay here."
It's believed the Wings are trying to sign Hossa to a similar contract they got Henrik Zetterberg locked up for earlier in the year.
Zetterberg signed a 12-year deal worth an average of $6 million per season.
