Winnipeg Jets remain linked to Detroit for blockbuster Nikolaj Ehlers deal

This off-season has been a quiet, and quite frankly disappointing one for the Winnipeg Jets, with the fan base consistently waiting for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to make a big move to improve this team. Unfortunately, speculation is leading towards them making a deal to look toward the future rather than competing this season, and those reports continue to speculate that Nikolaj Ehlers is on the way out.

Now, a trade idea has surfaced suggesting that the Detroit Red Wings could move several prospects and draft picks to land Ehlers from Winnipeg, giving both parties what they want moving forward.

It's unclear whether or not a deal would look like this to make something happen between the Jets and Red Wings, but with Winnipeg looking to open up spots for their young names, the speculation certainly makes sense.

On top of that, the Red Wings continue to be aggressive with the goal of bolstering their blue line and their top-six, so whether it happens now or ahead of the trade deadline, expect Detroit to make some big moves to help them end their playoff drought, with the Jets becoming a major trade partner.

Source: Red Wings Insider
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