Nikolaj Ehlers faces uncertain times
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Nikolaj Ehlers has been the centre of attention for the past few weeks in Jets Nation.
The trade rumours regarding Ehlers have been constant and is causing Winnipeg Jets fans around fans around the league to grow weary.
It was rumoured that the 28 year old Danish forward was set to be traded for a top 4 blue-liner coming into free agency on July 1st, but as of late, theres been nothing but radio silence.
Now that the dust has settled form the free agent frenzy, it is very clear that Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff is in no hurry to move Ehlers. Although a blockbuster trade hasn't come to fruition yet, it is evident that Nikolaj Ehlers faces uncertain times.
Despite the lack of action, there has been some recent speculation regarding the current trade status of Nikolaj Ehlers. The media believes that a deal with the New York Islanders to bring in a top 4 bonafide defenceman is the suggested move.
Ehlers' $6-million cap hit would be difficult for the cap-strapped Islanders to take on. It would have to be a dollar-in, dollar-out deal. The Jets are in the market for a top-four defenseman. Ryan Pulock ($6.15-million cap hit) or Adam Pelech ($5.75 million) would fit the bill cap-wise but both carry full no-trade clauses.
source: The Hockey News
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