3 more years in Winnipeg: new multi-million contract for Niederreiter

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When Nino Niederreiter (31) became a free agent for the last time in 2022, he had to wait a long time until his future became clear. It wasn’t until July that he was able to sign with the Nashville Predators for two years on the recommendation of his friend Roman Josi.

But he did not stay long in the rural metropolis. Last February, he was traded to the Winnipeg Jets. The inhospitable city in Canada is considered the punishment camp of the NHL. But the Chur resident recently told Blick: “The Jets organization is great, the city is much better than its reputation despite some serious problems. That’s why I would like to stay here, especially because I have come to appreciate many people here.”

Now it suddenly happened very quickly. It soon becomes clear that we will no longer have to worry about ‘El Nino’ ​​until the summer. He signed with the Jets for three more years. And the reward for the huge winger remains the same. He will continue to earn an average of $4 million per season.

Contracts worth 62.7 million in his NHL career

This means that by the end of his contract he will have earned $62.725 million in his NHL career, during which he played for the New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville and Winnipeg. An award for a player who was highly appreciated everywhere. There are only three Swiss who have signed contracts for even higher totals in their NHL careers: Josi ($103 million), Timo Meier (99 million) and Kevin Fiala (69 million).

“Three years is perfect,” Niederreiter told Blick. “After that I will be 35 and I can decide whether I want to play another year in North America or return to Switzerland for another season.”

The Jets currently hold a playoff spot. Niederreiter has 6 goals and 8 assists in 23 games.

Source : Blick