St. Paul, Minn. — Much like the team he plays for, Nikolaj Ehlers is trying to find his way in the NHL. Through the first half of his rookie season, the 19-year-old Winnipeg Jets forward has already experienced the highs and lows of the professional game.
The highs came early. Just games into his pro career the Jets’ first-round pick (ninth overall) in 2014 had the city eating out of his hands; hands that were scoring with beauty and ease. He notched his first point in only his second game and his first goal just two games later.