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Jets Sign Nikita Chibrikov to Two-Year, One-Way Extension Beginning in 2026–27

The agreement signals Winnipeg expects the 22-year-old winger to claim a regular NHL role when it kicks in.

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Winnipeg Jets right wing Nikita Chibrikov. The Jets agreed to terms with Chibrikov on a two-year extension with an average annual NHL value of $875,000 per season. The club announced the signing via social media on Sunday.

Overview

  • The extension is a two-year, one-way deal that starts in 2026–27 with an NHL AAV reported at about $875,000, with the agent citing $850,000 and $900,000 by year.
  • Chibrikov remains on his entry-level contract for 2025–26 and can move between Winnipeg and AHL Manitoba as he works toward a full-time NHL spot.
  • He posted two goals and an assist in four NHL games last season and became the first player in franchise history to score in each of his first three games as a Jet.
  • A January lower-body injury ended his AHL season at 30 games with 18 points after a 47-point rookie campaign with the Moose in 2023–24.
  • The move offers cost certainty as the Jets lean on younger forwards, with coverage noting opportunities created by injuries and recent roster changes.