Wings decline. Keep your cap dump

Detroit doesn't have interest in Rust. We can't afford his cap hit next season.

Penguins sources said multiple teams have made strong pitches for Bryan Rust, who owns a full no-movement clause until July 2025. Rust is injured and has dealt with three separate injuries this season, all of which have caused him to miss time. However, he’s been excellent this season and has a deserved reputation as one of hockey’s best big-game performers.

The Detroit Red Wings have shown the most interest in Rust, perhaps not surprisingly. Rust is a Michigan native, and the young Red Wings are on the verge of making their long-awaited return to the postseason. Rust, a wonderful two-way player whose trademark speed remains, would be a veteran presence who could make the Red Wings better this spring.

Penguins sources said multiple teams have made strong pitches for Bryan Rust, who owns a full no-movement clause until July 2025. Rust is injured and has dealt with three separate injuries this season, all of which have caused him to miss time. However, he’s been excellent this season and has a deserved reputation as one of hockey’s best big-game performers.

The Detroit Red Wings have shown the most interest in Rust, perhaps not surprisingly. Rust is a Michigan native, and the young Red Wings are on the verge of making their long-awaited return to the postseason. Rust, a wonderful two-way player whose trademark speed remains, would be a veteran presence who could make the Red Wings better this spring.

Doesn't take a genius to see his contract has major red flags.

I haven't seen anywhere staying Detroit has shown alot of interest in Rust. If that's from Pittsburgh insiders, I doubt it has any merit as Yzerman is very secretive. I like Rust as a player but that contract is way too long given his age and we literally can't afford it next season. We are going to be very tight to the cap and likely already have to make moves to re-sign our players.

I hope we go in a different direction, but 2 3rds is too much. One should do it and if it doesn’t so be it