Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers explains why he decided to leave the Winnipeg Jets in 2025 NHL Free Agency.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers has officially closed the book on his decade-long run with the Winnipeg Jets, signing a six-year, $51 million deal this summer. In a touching farewell posted on social media,

The long wait for Nikolaj Ehlers’ free agent decision is over. Ehlers decided to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the top player available off the market more than 72 hours since the NHL’s signing period began.