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Nikolaj Ehlers

Left Wing · Carolina Hurricanes

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

Age 306'0"168 lbsShoots LeftAalborg, DNK

Current Season

GP

82

Goals

26

Assists

45

Points

71

+/-

+8

S%

12.6%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
May 9@ PHI000-1118:31
May 7@ PHI101+1217:30
May 4vs PHI112+1121:35
May 2vs PHI0000318:17
Apr 23@ OTT000-1117:06

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)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
Canes Unlock Ehlers' Full Arsenal

Carolina unleashes Nikolaj Ehlers in ways that have coaches around the league taking notes on his untapped speed and shot. The Hurricanes' system amplifies his game like never before, turning matchups into nightmares for opponents. As they grind through playoffs, Ehlers' evolution becomes the X-factor in Carolina's Cup chase.

Carolina Hurricanes
Playoffs
Ehlers' New Flair Has Canes One Win from ECF

Niklas Ehlers brings a fresh edge to the Hurricanes' lineup as they sit one victory away from the Eastern Conference Final. The former Jet thrives in Carolina's system, showing flashes of creativity that have scouts buzzing about his playoff evolution. With the series on the line, his adjusted style raises the stakes for opponents desperate to extend their season.

Carolina Hurricanes
News
Ehlers' 3rd Buries Canes' Rivals

Nikolaj Ehlers strikes late to pad Carolina's advantage in a pivotal stretch. His timing exploits tired defenses, a hallmark of playoff separators. The Hurricanes build breathing room, forcing opponents into desperate mode.

Carolina Hurricanes
Game Recap
Ehlers Fires Back with Power-Play Dagger

Niklas Ehlers silences the doubters with a power-play beauty that shifts the momentum in a game the Jets can't afford to drop. He's been snakebit lately, but this snipe reminds everyone why Winnipeg locked him up long-term - that release doesn't lie. With the series knotted tight, his timely response puts the heat right back on the opponent, and the building erupts knowing the stakes just ratcheted up another notch.

Carolina Hurricanes
Playoffs
Ehlers Torches Vladar with PPG in PHI-CAR Clash

Nikolai Ehlers catches Dan Vladar napping on the power play, rifling one past him in this heated PHI@CAR matchup that has playoff vibes written all over it. Flyers fans know Vladar's been steady in net, but Ehlers' quick release has been a nightmare for goalies league-wide this postseason. With the series tightening, this goal shifts momentum and tests Carolina's penalty kill depth heading into crunch time.

Carolina HurricanesPhiladelphia Flyers
Game Recap
Hurricanes Pack Scoring Punch with Ehlers

Carolina rolls into the playoffs with depth scoring that terrifies opponents, thanks to Nikolaj Ehlers landing in Raleigh and igniting the bottom six. Rod Brind'Amour's system always grinds, but this added bite turns good into great when Aho and crew draw the top matchups. The Canes now boast the balance that wins Cups, and Eastern Conference GMs take note.

Carolina Hurricanes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nikolaj Ehlers's stats this season?
Nikolaj Ehlers has 26 goals and 45 assists for 71 points in 82 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.