Trailing 3-1 in their first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, the Jets will be without forward Vladislav Namestnikov (cheekbone) and defenseman Brenden Dillon (hand) for Game 5 in Winnipeg on Tuesday night.
The Winnipeg Jets are having a rough time staying afloat in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Jets are down 3-1 to the Colorado Avalanche after a 5-1 loss on Sunday.
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov sustained a fractured cheekbone when he was struck by a slap shot in Sunday's Game 4 loss at Colorado. Jets coach Rick Bowness confirmed the injury Monday but said Namestnikov has not been ruled out for a critical Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series on Tuesday night in Winnipeg.
Vladislav Namestnikov was hit in the face after a deflected Nate Schmidt shot and did not return to Game 4.
Four Winnipeg Jets players sported neck protection during practice on Wednesday as the hockey world continues to mourn the death of Adam Johnson.
The Winnipeg Jets’ best move on 2023 free agency’s opening day was locking up Vladislav Namestnikov to a bargain two-year deal with a $2 million average annual value (AAV).
The Winnipeg Jets signed UFA centre Vladislav Namestnikov to a new contract today. This contract, worth a total of $4 million, carries him through the 2024-25 season.
The Winnipeg Jets liked Vladislav Namestnikov so much after the trade deadline that they have re-signed him.
It could be an offseason of change in Winnipeg, but the Jets have some flexibility in how they decide to approach things.
For a guy having now officially played on 25 percent of the NHL’s 32 teams, fitting in has likely become second nature for the Winnipeg Jets’ newest forward, Vladislav Namestnikov.
The NHL’s March 3, 3:00 PM EST trade deadline has come and gone. Just 19 total trades were made on the day, with the majority of moves being minor in nature.
For the second time in three days, veteran forward Vladislav Namestnikov has been traded.
The Edmonton Oilers have finally acquired the defenseman they have been searching for by bringing in former Nashville Predator Mattias Ekholm. Now that they have filled one hole, they should now be looking to add depth to their forward core for the final stretch and a deep playoff run.
The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Michael Eyssimont. Tampa Bay will retain 50 percent of Namestnikov’s contract, bringing his cap hit down to $1.25 million.
As per the Tampa Bay Lighting’s social media account and their official website: “We have acquired forward Michael Eyssimont from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forward Vladislav Namestnikov.” Tampa retains 50% of Namestnikov’s salary and gains $500K in cap space in the deal.
This is the fifth trade for the Russian forward, with the Bolts originally moving him to the New York Rangers in 2018.
According to Lightning beat reporter Joe Smith, Namestnikov’s new deal carries a $2.5 million cap hit.
The Detroit Red Wings have reportedly traded forward Vladislav Namestnikov to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a fourth-round pick. At this time, the year of the draft pick has yet to be confirmed.
Vladislav Namestnikov has always been tied to the Detroit Red Wings. The 29-year-old forward realized a childhood dream when he signed a two-year deal with the Red Wings in October 2020.
Detroit Red Wings forward Vladislav Namestnikov scored the 100th goal of his National Hockey League career late in the first period of his team’s 7–3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.
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