Ehlers to Join Denmark, Niederreiter to Join Switzerland in World Championship

The Winnipeg Jets were eliminated from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars in game six. After their elimination, there was chatter about which player could be heading over to the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Nikolaj Ehlers is reportedly heading over to represent his home country of Denmark, while Nino Niederreiter will represent his home country of Switzerland in the World Championship.

Ehlers, 29, has played 29 games for Denmark in the World Championship, scoring 26 points (10G, 16A) in that time. He posted 63 points (24G, 39A) in 69 games for the Jets in the 2024-25 season. He added seven points (5G, 2A) in eight playoff games this year.

Ehlers is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) as his contract expired with the Winnipeg Jets. His contract situation is one to watch throughout the 2025 offseason. His contributions, when healthy, are significant to the Jets’ current makeup and will likely be a massive factor if he is re-signed. He’ll add significant firepower to Denmark’s lineup upon his arrival at the 2025 Men’s IIHF World Championship.

Niederreiter, 32, has far more experience in the World Championship representing Switzerland, as he has 56 games in the international tournament with 37 points (20G, 17A). He posted 37 points (17G, 20A) in 82 games for the Jets in the 2024-25 season. He added six points (4G, 2A) in 13 playoff games this year.

Niederreiter has two years left on his current contract worth $4 million annually. He’s been a great piece for the Jets since his acquisition at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline. Switzerland will utilize Niederreiter’s offensive contributions as they continue their push for a higher finish in the 2025 Men’s IIHF World Championship.

ITR 47: Then There Was Nothing Inside The Rink

Join Conrad and Chris as the discuss Gavin McKenna making the jump to the NCAA, Pittsburgh and San Jose making additions, and the NHL season to begin on October 7, 2025.
  1. ITR 47: Then There Was Nothing
  2. ITR 46: Offseason Chaos
  3. ITR 45: Everything Is Happening
  4. ITR 44: We Have A Champion…Again
  5. ITR 43: It's Winning Time

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Conrad Jack

Conrad Jack is a Manitoba based sportswriter covering the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He also covers the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship for ITR. He writes the Bargain Bin blog which covers NHL News & Rumours.

Leave a Reply

Daniel Sprong Signs Overseas

Daniel Sprong Signs Overseas

28-year-old, nine-year veteran forward Daniel Sprong is signing overseas for the 2025-26 season to play in the KHL.

Read More
Simon Edvisson skating for the Detroit Red Wings

An Early Look at Simon Edvinsson’s Next Contract

Simon Edvinsson skating at Red Wings practice. Photo via NHL.com

Read More

AHL: Joni Jurmo Signs Overseas

6’4″ Defenseman Joni Jurmo has officially signed back home in Finland with Kiekko-Espoo in Liiga. The 2025-26 season will not be Jurmo’s first season playing in Liiga as he played with JYP in the 2020-21 season, Jukurit in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, Ilves and KooKoo in the 2023-24 season. During his four seasons in […]

Read More