Update 7/4/17 11:00 a.m.: It’s official: the Canes have picked up Kruger from Vegas in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2018. Our original story from yesterday is below, followed by the release from the team.

Marcus Kruger may have just unpacked his bag in Las Vegas after being acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights from the Chicago Blackhawks for “future” (really past, expansion draft-related) considerations. But it looks like he may be on the move again.

Brian Hedger was the first to report the possibility of Kruger being moved again:

I'm now fully expecting Marcus Kruger to be dealt by VGK, possibly within hours, but source not 100% sure of destination.#Blackhawks — Brian Hedger (@BrianHedger) July 3, 2017

The Athletic’s Craig Custance followed up the report with a string of tweets listing the Carolina Hurricanes as a possibility for Kruger’s services:

Wouldn't be surprised if Carolina is the destination here. https://t.co/KPoYk7DNgW — Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) July 3, 2017

Marcus Kruger to Carolina isn't done yet but talks pretty far along on this front. @BrianHedger first to report Vegas flipping Kruger. — Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) July 3, 2017

The former Blackhawk had an underwhelming 2016-17 season, potting 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points in 70 games. Kruger is historically a bottom-six center who can be used on the penalty kill. According to CapFriendly.com, the 27-year old forward has two years remaining on a deal that will pay him $3.083 million a year. If the Hurricanes acquire Kruger, they would have five players on their roster that had previously played for the Blackhawks.