The Carolina Hurricanes were interested in both Rust and Rakell before signing former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract, The Athletic’s Josh Yohe reported on Monday.

Red Wings Labeled 'Too Perfect' Fit for Veteran Penguins Forward originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Red Wings ' long playoff drought could push general manager Steve Yzerman to explore aggressive trade options during the offseason in a desperate attempt to crack the playoffs next season.

Entering the off-season, the New Jersey Devils were expected to pursue additional scoring punch after their offense declined last season.

With the main wave of free agency behind them, teams that missed out on big-name signings may now be shifting their focus to the trade market.

Perhaps being human has drawbacks, most notably the lack of omniscient hockey knowledge as Pittsburgh Hockey Now pushes forward daily on Pittsburgh Penguins coverage and analysis. As Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas navigates the murky and choppy waters of the off-season,

The Detroit Red Wings are linked to trading for a $30 million sniper to add some much-needed top-line offense to the roster.