The Los Angeles Kings would reportedly like a little more time as they continue to negotiate a contract extension with reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner Justin Williams.
"He had put a soft deadline of New Year's on getting an extension done with LA," Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast.
"The Kings have asked for more time as both sides work to try to get it done."
Williams has eight goals and 11 assists in 34 games. He registered 25 points in 26 playoff games during the Kings' Stanley Cup championship run last season.