"I told (the Jets) they didn't do anything wrong," Ehlers said. "I loved it there. I love the organization, the people in it, the guys."

Nikolaj Ehlers says his move from the Jets to the Carolina Hurricanes 'was inevitable.' There was nothing the Winnipeg Jets could say or do to ensure Nikolaj Ehlers remained in Navy blue for life.

The Hurricanes are expected to add Nikolaj Ehlers, the best remaining player in NHL free agency, according to an insider.