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Nikolaj Ehlers

Left Wing · Carolina Hurricanes

2014 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 9 (#9) — Winnipeg Jets

Next Game

Tue, Apr 14 · 7:00 PM ET @ Islanders

FanDuel Sports South, MSG SportsNet

Age 306'0"168 lbsShoots LeftAalborg, DNK

Current Season

GP

81

Goals

25

Assists

45

Points

70

+/-

+7

S%

12.4%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 13@ PHI112+1616:25
Apr 11@ UTA022+1214:59
Apr 9@ CHI011+1011:44
Apr 7vs BOS000-1219:18
Apr 5@ OTT0110317:53

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$8.50M

Total Value

$51.00M

Expires

6 yrs · 2030-2031

Status

Then UFA

No-movement (Yrs 1-2) · No-trade (Yrs 3-4) · 10-team no-trade list (Yrs 5-6)

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Recent Stories

News
Ehlers Buries PPG on Vladar in CAR-PHI Clash

Nikolaj Ehlers lights the lamp with a power-play tally against Dan Vladar as Carolina tangles with Philly in a game that has playoff implications written all over it. Sources around the league whisper this could be the spark the Jets' forward needs heading into crunch time, especially with Vladar's recent crease struggles. Hurricanes fans hold their breath as every goal shifts the Metro standings tighter.

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Trades & Rumors
Ehlers Dishes Two in Canes' Victory

Nikolaj Ehlers keeps proving why the Hurricanes targeted him in that sneaky summer deal, dishing a pair of helpers in their latest win. You know the whispers around the league - Carolina's top-six depth has been the quiet separator in this playoff push, and Ehlers fits like he was born for it. Front offices from Toronto to Tampa are taking notes on how he's elevating their attack without stealing the spotlight.

Carolina Hurricanes
Playoffs
Ehlers' Spot in Canes' FA Pantheon

Nikolaj Ehlers slots into Carolina's free-agent haul, but where exactly among their top pickups does he land. Hurricanes brass tout his fit while rivals grumble over the cap hit. Playoff scouts weigh his impact as the run nears and every addition faces the ultimate test.

Carolina Hurricanes
News
Ehlers' Rank Among Canes' Top Free-Agent Gems?

Nikolaj Ehlers slots into Carolina's free-agent pantheon, but where exactly does he land among the Hurricanes' shrewdest offseason hauls. Front offices still whisper about how Rod Brind'Amour coaxed elite speed and snarl out of a guy who torched nets in Winnipeg for years. As the Canes chase another deep run, Ehlers' fit raises the stakes on whether he's their best splash since the cap era flipped the script on big swings.

Carolina Hurricanes
Game Recap
Moore's OT Bunny Keeps 'Canes Charging

Carolina's Nikolaj Ehlers keeps finding the soft spots, but whispers from the locker room say this OT dagger from Moore flips the script on a Blue Jackets squad that's gasping for air in the wild-card hunt. The Hurricanes sit pretty atop the East with 100 points, while Columbus clings to that last spot amid a brutal 1-4-1 skid that has GMs circling.

Carolina Hurricanes
News
Marchenko Lights Lamp vs Bussi

Kirill Marchenko picks his spot against Brandon Bussi in the CAR-CBJ clash, showcasing the sniper's touch that scouts raved about. Nikolai Ehlers joins the fun, roofing one past Jet Greaves to tilt the ice. These goals highlight a Blue Jackets attack finding its groove at a pivotal juncture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nikolaj Ehlers's stats this season?
Nikolaj Ehlers has 25 goals and 45 assists for 70 points in 81 games this season.
What team does Nikolaj Ehlers play for?
Nikolaj Ehlers is a forward for the Carolina Hurricanes.
What is Nikolaj Ehlers's contract?
Nikolaj Ehlers has a cap hit of $8.50M with 5 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nikolaj Ehlers drafted?
Nikolaj Ehlers was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets in Round 1, Pick 9 (9 overall).
Where is Nikolaj Ehlers from?
Nikolaj Ehlers is 30 years old and was born in Aalborg, DNK.