Winnipeg Jets extend forward Nino Niederreiter

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On morning of December 4th we would get the news that Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter would sign a contract extension for three years earning four million dollars a year. The new contract starts next season and Niederreiter won’t notice a difference in his paycheque.

The Jets traded for Niederreiter with the Nashville Predators last season ahead of the trade deadline for just a second round pick. The Swiss born forward has played 45 games for the club scoring 12 goals and 27 points.

Niederreiter was drafted fifth overall by the New York Islanders in 2010. He has 211 goals and 423 points over 13 seasons with the New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, Predators and Hurricanes.