With Nikolaj Ehlers' contract set to expire after this season, he has now spoken to the media and opened up about his feelings. Earlier this season <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/winnipeg-jets-star-nikolaj-ehlers-breaks-silence-on-contract-extension-talks-with-the-organization' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Ehlers gave an update on contract extension talks</a> between himself and the organization. With the Winnipeg Jets heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs all focus has been on the present and the team's pursuit of a Stanley Cup. However, with a deep playoff run expected this means any time for an extension to be agreed to between Ehlers and the Jets will be cut significantly shorter than originally expected. This has now put Ehlers' future with the Jets in major doubt as the two sides will need to hammer out a deal in a short window once the season comes to an end. Today Ehlers spoke to the media about his mindset regarding an extension and if he believes he will still be a Winnipeg Jet next season. <h3>Nikolaj Ehlers Makes A Statement Regarding His Future With The Winnipeg Jets</h3> In a recent interview with CBC Ehlers spoke about the career year he is having and how contract talks have impacted his process this season. First Ehlers spoke about the excitement and happiness he has felt this season being able to play at such a high level. When you focus on what you can control, when you work on your things, when you let the game teach you and just keep doing your best, those things will come eventually. Ehlers was then asked how he has been handling the pressure of playing without a contract beyond this season to which he replied that those things are far from his focus as the Jets are in a great place to win a Stanley Cup this season. Right now, I've got other things to worry about, other things to focus on rather than all of that stuff. I'm here trying to get to the exact same thing all the other teams are in this league, and we've got a really good shot at it this year, so I don't think about that for even a second. While Ehlers is not focused on the future beyond this season with the Winnipeg Jets the organization needs to decide if Ehlers is part of that future. At 29 years old Ehlers has found magic this season on pace for a clear career high in points but he is nearing the wrong side of 30 and a long-term investment could come back to bite the Jets. As the offseason approaches it will be interesting to see how the Winnipeg Jets front office approaches negotiations to potentially keep Ehlers in town long-term.