Report: Hurricanes had interest in Rakell, Rust

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The Hurricanes signed former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year deal on Thursday.

A potential suitor for Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell may no longer be in the market for a winger.

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.

The Hurricanes could still be making free...