 Rouse joined the Detroit Red Wings in 1994 as a free agent, and helped them in two of their Stanley Cup wins (1997 and 1998), one of which involved topping one of his former clubs, the Capitals.Rouse moved on to play with the San Jose Sharks in 1998–99 and retired during the 1999–2000 season after the Sharks released him.In 1,061 NHL games, Rouse had 37 goals, 181 assists, and 1,559 penalty minutes.