Will the Jets re-sign Ehlers?

Since the get-go of the offseason, there have been intense rumours regarding a blockbuster trade happening. As it stands, Nikolaj Ehlers is heading into the last year of his contract and will be remaining with the club.

Mike McIntyre, a prominent insider for the Winnipeg Jets has recently discussed the future of Ehlers in a Q&A.

McIntyre: When the off-season began, I admittedly thought there was a very good chance Ehlers might not be around when training camp began. With just one more year left on his contract, no extension seemingly in sight and trade rumours swirling, he seemed as good as gone. I thought Ehlers likely wanted a change of scenery. And I felt the Jets might just be OK with that, too.

But then I heard Kevin Cheveldayoff and new coach Scott Arniel both sing his praises in multiple interviews over the past few months, including the new bench boss stressing what an important role Ehlers will play this season, and I began to wonder if this situation might have a different outcome.

A hot start by Ehlers and the hockey club could cause everyone to re-evaluate matters. But eventually everyone will reach a crossroads. Would the Jets truly risk having a prized asset walk for nothing in free agency next July 1 if Ehlers makes it clear he's not going to ink a new deal between now and then? That's a risky proposition, for sure.

In addition to what McIntyre broke down, Nikolaj Ehlers will be playing in the Olympic qualifiers later this month for team Denmark. With national level preseason matchups under his belt, Nikolaj Ehlers will be in a prime position to start the 2024-25 NHL campaign with some pep in his step.

Will Kevin Cheveldayoff re-sign Ehlers if he surpases 70 points this season? Only time will tell.

source: The Free Press
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