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Yahoo
11-07-2025
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NHL Analyst Floats Maple Leafs-Jets Trade Idea to Upgrade Toronto's Top Six
NHL Analyst Floats Maple Leafs-Jets Trade Idea to Upgrade Toronto's Top Six originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Maple Leafs continue searching for a top-six winger after trading Mitch Marner to Vegas right before the start of free agency. Advertisement Considering that most top-tier free agents are already off the board, the clearest path for Toronto to land another productive winger is via trade, and one analyst sees an opportunity to fill Marner's void with a veteran power forward from the Winnipeg Jets. According to LeafsNation's Jeremy Tingly, the Leafs should have at least four players on their trade radar, one of those being Jets' Nino Niederreiter. 'With Nik Ehlers off to Carolina, the Jets would need a return of some help on the wing if Niederreiter was moved,' Jeremy Tingly wrote. 'So perhaps Nick Robertson or Bobby McMann would be of interest.' Advertisement Tingly pitched Toronto acquiring Niederreiter as a low-risk option for general manager Brad Treliving, especially considering the 32-year-old winger has no trade protection and just two years left at $4 million per season. 'Niederreiter scored 17 goals last season, in a down year, and has the potential to bounce back in 2025-26,' Tingly added. 'The 6-foot-2 winger had a solid playoffs for the Jets, and plays a heavy game, landing 151 hits last season, something (coach Craig) Berube would love to add more of.' Niederreiter has appeared in 969 regular-season games and has vast playoff experience with 105 postseason contests under his belt. Winnipeg Jets right wing Nino Niederreiter had 17 goals and 20 assists last Miron-Imagn Images With just under $5 million in cap space, Toronto could fit Niederreiter's contract without having to send more salary than he earns. Advertisement Any trade, however, would depend on Winnipeg's interest in players such as those mentioned by Tingly — Robertson or McMann. The Leafs already added Mattias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth during the early days of free agency, and he was immediately penciled in as a top-six wing following Marner's exit. General manager Brad Treliving, however, has said the Leafs still haven't filled the hole left by Marner and are exploring the market for additions. Related: Maple Leafs Predicted to Land Connor McDavid, Build 'Dominant 1-2 Punch' Related: Elliotte Friedman Debunks 'Fake' Nazem Kadri-Maple Leafs Trade Quotes This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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Winnipeg's Nino Niederreiter to Lead Switzerland in 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Winnipeg Jets veteran forward Nino Niederreiter will be suiting up for his country in Milano Cortina this winter. Often donning the red and white for his native Switzerland at the IIHF World Championships following the conclusion of the NHL's regular season, the 32-year-old will now get the chance to skate in his second Winter Olympic Games. Photo by Scott Novak/USA Today This week, the 12 nations set to participate in the upcoming Olympics revealed the 'first six' players representing each country. Advertisement To no surprise, Niederreiter was right at the top of the list for the Swiss, while fellow Jets teammate Nikolaj Ehlers was the most recognizable name announced by Team Denmark. Other Jets players who may later hear their names called for other Olympic rosters include Josh Morrissey and Mark Scheifele for Canada and Connor Hellebuyck and Kyle Connor for Team USA. The men's ice hockey schedule has been released and games will begin on Wednesday, February 11, concluding with the gold medal final on Sunday, February 22.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Ehlers, Danes fall in Bronze Medal Game, Niederreiter, Swiss to Play for Gold
Sunday, May 25 is the final day of the 2025 IIHF World Championship, with the bronze medal and gold medal games taking place from Avicii Arena in Sweden. The host, Sweden, took care of business against Nikolaj Ehlers and Denmark early in the morning hours. The Winnipeg Jets' star pending unrestricted free agent scored once but the Danes' two goals was not enough for Sweden's strong start. Mikael Backlund and Marcus Johanson each scored twice for the Swedes, which also got goals from Lucas Raymond and Mika Zibanejad in the affair. Nino Niederreiter (two gaols) and the Swiss took down Ehlers' Danes on Saturday 7-0 to propel themselves to the final against the United States, which is looking to snap its lengthy curse of 92 years without a gold medal win at the tournament. The gold medal game will take place at 1:00 PM central on Sunday afternoon.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Switzerland Crushes Denmark, Advances to Gold Medal Game vs. USA
Kevin Fiala and Team Switzerland emphatically punched their ticket to the gold medal game by crushing Denmark 7-0 in the semi-finals. The Swiss find themselves in the finals for the second straight year and continue their quest for Switzerland's first ever gold medal in IIHL World Championship play. "We are like a family. We love each other," confided Fiala to Radio Televison Suisse. "I was MVP last year and things went well for me. But the most important thing is that we win." After joining his compatriots following the end of the LA Kings' playoff run, Fiala has three goals and seven assists in seven games alongside follow Swiss NHL-ers Timo Meier, Nino Niederreiter, and Nico Hischier. Of Fiala's three goals, two have come on the power play. The man advantage has been a particular strong point for the Swiss throughout the tournament, clicking at 34% (11 for 32). Scoring in general hasn't really been a problem for Switzerland either as they lead all tournament teams in shooting percentage at 16% (47 GF on 245 SOG). The Swiss have also benefited from outstanding goaltending throughout the tournament, having already recorded five shutouts heading into the final. Nino Niederreiter opens the scoring for @SwissIceHockey! 🇨🇭🚨 #MensWorlds #IIHF — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 24, 2025 However, ff Switzerland plans on winning it all, they will have to do it without Hischier (New Jersey Devils), who sustained an injury against Germany. They will also have their hands full with an American side that made surprisingly quick work of Sweden, 6-2 in the other semi-final. Team USA is currently on a 92-year gold medal drought in this competition and has not made it to the final since 1934. Both teams met earlier in the preliminary round on May 12th, with the Swiss coming out with a convincing 3-0 win over the USA. The Americans have sometimes been hit or miss during the tournament, losing to Switzerland in regulation and needing overtime to beat Norway (6-5) but at the same time beating defending champions Czechia (5-2). The goal medal game is shaping up to be a classic tale of offense versus defense: the US has scored the second highest number of goals in the tournament (38), while the Swiss have given up the fewest (7). In any event, one of these nations has a chance to do something extremely significant on May 25th: the USA can finally end its 92-year gold medal drought or the Swiss can finally add a gold medal to their three silver medals. Both compelling reasons to tune in this game if you can.
Straits Times
24-05-2025
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- Straits Times
Ice hockey-Swiss end Denmark fairytale 7-0 to reach world championship final
Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Semi Final - Switzerland v Denmark - Avicii Arena, Johanneshov, Sweden - May 24, 2025 General view after the match Magnus Lejhall/TT News Agency via REUTERS STOCKHOLM - Switzerland secured a 7-0 victory to bring Denmark's fairytale run to an end on Saturday and reach the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship final against the United States. Just 48 hours after the Danes made ice hockey history by defeating powerhouse Canada, the Swiss ruthlessly ended their dreams with a precision performance. Nino Niederreiter, Switzerland's highest-profile hockey export thanks to his NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets, scored the first goal of the night. However, it was reviewed for almost five minutes due to the puck appearing to hit his foot, yet it rebounded off his shin pad unintentionally. Ken Jager continued the first-period attack by scoring after a swift run that ended with the puck bouncing off the shoulder of Denmark's Markus Lauridsen and into the net. Niederreiter netted his second to establish a 3–0 lead for Switzerland. Switzerland's offensive barrage continued when Denis Malgin scored a fourth with a moment of individual brilliance, netting his first goal of the tournament after 2:22 in the second period. Earlier in the third, Sandro Schmid — recovering from taking a puck to the face in the first period — got the fifth, and the Swiss thought they had a sixth when Jonas Siegenthaler scored an impressive effort, but it was disallowed for offside. Damien Riat and Tyler Moy found the net to seal the victory as Denmark's hopes evaporated. Switzerland will face Team USA in Sunday's final after the Americans hammered Sweden 6-2 earlier on Saturday. "The Swiss are a great team. We were hoping for a tighter game. We got off to a really tough start. Now we just have to forget about this game. Tomorrow, we want to make history and win the bronze medal. We have to put a smile on our faces," Dane captain Jesper Jensen Aabo said after the match. Denmark will have a chance for redemption when they face their fellow co-hosts, Sweden, in the bronze medal match on Sunday. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
