Jets Extend Namestnikov, Eye Ehlers Deal

Vladislav Namestnikov has secured a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets, valued at an average annual salary of $3 million, starting in the 2025-26 season. This deal marks a continuation of Namestnikov's tenure with the Jets, where he has contributed significantly as a versatile forward since joining in March 2023. This season, the 32-year-old player has recorded 29 points, including 10 goals and 19 assists, and boasts a plus-18 rating over 52 games. Namestnikov's career includes stints with several NHL teams, accumulating 327 points in 760 regular-season games. The Jets, currently leading the NHL's Western Conference standings, view Namestnikov as a critical component of their lineup, playing as the second-line center. His extension reflects the team's confidence in their current roster as they aim for a deep playoff run.