Winnipeg Jets sign forward Namestnikov to 2-year extension

Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) backhands a shot for a goal against Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Boston.

Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) backhands a shot for a goal against Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)


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WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year extension. The team announced the move Saturday, saying the contract carries an average annual value of $3 million. Namestnikov has 10 goals and 19 assists in 52 games for the Jets this season. He headed into Saturday's game against the St. Louis Blues riding a four-game point streak, with one goal and four assists across the stretch. The 32-year-old Russian forward was originally selected 27th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2011 NHL draft.

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