There have been several rumors surrounding Jets star Nikolaj Ehlers, and now a new source has him heading to the Montreal Canadiens this offseason. Summer 2025 will be one for NHL enthusiasts, and most particularly for the fan base of the Canadiens. <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/frank-seravalli-has-major-concerns-for-all-canadian-teams-with-latest-salary-cap-changes-by-gary-bettman' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>With a salary cap increase</a>, an abundance of superstar talent will become free agents. But, of course, if a fan of the Jets, then we're not sure that you will enjoy <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/jets-gm-kevin-cheveldayoff-reveals-the-fate-of-nikolaj-ehlers-future-with-the-team' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>the most recent rumors</a> surrounding Nikolaj Ehlers. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhltraderumours/status/1867945074803249606'> </a></blockquote></div> Some of these high-profile free agents include big performers such as Mikko Rantanen, Brad Marchand, Brock Boeser, and John Tavares, in case none of them re-sign with their respective teams. But a name is in circulation, and that name is that of Winnipeg Jets' winger Nikolaj Ehlers, with a career-best level of offensive performance. The Danish winger sits at 48 points in 47 games and could work for a move to Montreal. In years past, a strong source saw Ehlers' name in circulation regarding a move to the Canadiens, and grumblings have started about said move, per <a href='https://x.com/belly2020' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Eric Belanger</a>. During an appearance on BPM Sports, this time it was Éric Bélanger who stated that he could definitely see Nikolaj Ehlers joining the Montreal Canadiens as a free agent next summer. If the price and term make sense, I think he could be a great addition to bring speed and grit. He's a player who could fit on a second or third line when the Canadiens reach their peak. He still has 501 points in 647 games and is heading toward his sixth season with 25 or more goals. I like that he has some grit, and I also like that he's a player you can use in all situations. - Eric Belanger <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BPMSportsRadio/status/1884369647958417771'> </a></blockquote></div> A player with a skill set that GM Kent Hughes could desire, he is a player who can skate in a top-six and produce offensively. Five times in eight years, <a href='https://www.nhl.com/jets/player/nikolaj-ehlers-8477940' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Ehlers</a> accumulated 25 markers in a single campaign, and at the current pace, 2024-2025 will become a sixth such achievement. <h3>Ehlers could re-unite with Patrik Laine</h3> With such a level of playmaking, and a sniper in Patrik Laine, with whom he played in Winnipeg, then under Martin St-Louis' tutelage, could form a deadly attack unit together. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/wyshynski/status/915577313806422016'> </a></blockquote></div> Is Ehlers a player for whom a swap can occur to Montreal? Perhaps, but if you're a fan of the Jets, your first and greatest offseason priority for your GM, Kevin Cheveldayoff, is re-signing Ehlers.