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Based on TSN’s Chris Johnston, Winnipeg Jets ahead Nikolaj Ehlers is anticipated to hit the open market this offseason, and several other groups are already getting ready to make a robust push for him. On The Chris Johnston Present, Johnston reported that “Ehlers will possible hit the market; Chicago and Carolina may make lots of sense.”
Chris Johnston: Nikolaj Ehlers will possible hit the market; Chicago and Carolina may make lots of sense – Chris Johnston Present
— NHL Hearsay Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 8, 2025
The Carolina Hurricanes, specifically, have been aggressive of their pursuit of top-end expertise. They acquired Jake Guentzel on the 2024 commerce deadline and reportedly expressed curiosity in Mikko Rantanen previous to that. Nonetheless, regardless of buying these star forwards, they’ve struggled to lock them up long-term. Ehlers could also be a extra attainable choice and one whose fashion matches seamlessly into Carolina’s fast-paced, puck-possession system. His elite skating and slick puck expertise would complement their offensive construction completely. Extra importantly, he’d possible step into an even bigger position than he’s ever had in Winnipeg — one thing he’s reportedly been looking for for a while.
The Chicago Blackhawks are in a special place however have related motivations. Nonetheless within the early levels of their rebuild, the Blackhawks are targeted on surrounding franchise centrepiece Connor Bedard with elite expertise. With Spencer Knight anticipated to stabilize the goaltending state of affairs, the addition of a high-end winger like Ehlers would assist speed up their transition right into a extra aggressive part. Putting Ehlers alongside Bedard would immediately elevate the ceiling of their offense and supply a extra balanced top-six.
That stated, the door isn’t solely closed on a return to Winnipeg. Very similar to Mitch Marner’s state of affairs in Toronto, Ehlers stays open to the potential for re-signing — if the supply and position are proper. Jets gamers and coaches have publicly voiced their want to maintain him.
Finally, Ehlers holds the facility. With a number of suitors and a robust market forming, he’s rapidly turning into one of the vital compelling free brokers to observe this summer season.
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