Current Season
GP
55
Goals
8
Assists
11
Points
19
+/-
-4
S%
10.5%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$4.00M
Total Value
$12.00M
Expires
3 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then UFA
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Recent Stories
Nino Niederreiter joins the Jets' growing injury list after coaches confirm he's out week-to-week with an undisclosed issue that nagged him right into the Olympics. The gritty winger suited up for Switzerland in Milan despite the hurt, posting a goal but struggling overall, and now Winnipeg slots Tanner Pearson into the bottom six to plug the gap.
The Winnipeg Jets lose two key forwards as Vladislav Namestnikov and Nino Niederreiter go week-to-week with injuries that hit right after the Olympic break. Namestnikov couldn't finish Friday's game against the Ducks, while Niederreiter battled through his issue before suiting up for Switzerland, where he notched a goal in five games. Coach Scott Arniel confirms both are out, piling on top of D-men Neal Pionk and Josh Morrissey already nursing ailments.
The Winnipeg Jets finally hit the ice after three weeks off, but they limp into Vancouver with Nino Niederreiter and Neal Pionk sidelined week-to-week from unexpected practice setbacks. They've recalled Kale Clague from the AHL to patch the blue line while Josh Morrissey nurses his Olympic injury, and Kyle Connor skips the White House fanfare to rejoin the fray.
Olympic standout Connor Hellebuyck brandishes his 'Secretary of Defense' plaque en route to the White House celebration. The Jets netminder's hardware from Milano Cortina draws eyes as he preps for NHL return amid injury clouds like Pionk and Niederreiter. Presidents' trips always amp the spotlight on these heroes.
Roman Josi, the Predators' iron man on the blue line, steps up as captain for Team Switzerland at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, a nod to his Norris pedigree and endless international resume. With alternates like Fiala, Hischier, and Niederreiter - all NHL vets who've shared ice with him - Josi leads a squad stacked with familiarity from recent Worlds silvers.
Winnipeg winger Nino Niederreiter stays quiet as Switzerland blanks France 4-0 in Olympic play, drawing eyes from Jets scouts overseas. The veteran forward, known for his playoff snarl, rides shotgun on a Swiss squad clicking without his usual bite. His subdued start raises questions about line chemistry and how it plays into Winnipeg's depth chart when Olympics wrap.