Today, former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers wrote a heartwarming message to Jets fans after signing with the Carolina Hurricanes. As NHL Free Agency continues to wind down, focus has begun shifting to deals that have already been signed.m Today, insider Elliotte Friedman shed light on which teams were <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/carolina-hurricanes/elliotte-friedman-reveals-the-four-teams-the-hurricanes-beat-out-to-land-nikolaj-ehlers' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>finalists to sign Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency.</a> Ehlers ultimately chose to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes ending his decade long tenure with the Winnipeg Jets. Yesterday, Ehlers spoke to the media and <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/nikolaj-ehlers-reveals-the-reasons-why-he-chose-to-leave-the-winnipeg-jets-in-new-interview' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>explained why he chose to sign in Carolina.</a> Today, Ehlers has followed that up with a message directly for Winnipeg Jets fans on NHL.com <h3>Nikolaj Ehlers Shares An Emotional Message With Winnipeg Jets Fans</h3> In a new article posted on NHL.com Ehlers wrote directly from his heart to the fans. He began by admitting the decision to leave Winnipeg was the most difficult of his career. This was the hardest decision I've made in my life but I felt it was time for a new challenge to grow as a player and person. Ehlers then personally thanked the Jets organization for giving him his NHL opportunity and always showing support. Thank you! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live my dream in the NHL, for believing in me, for treating me like family from day one. This organization is a top notch organization and I have always loved playing with the Jets logo on my chest. Finally, Ehlers thanked the fans and the city of Winnipeg for a decade's worth of support and called Winnipeg his second home for life. Thank you for everything, the support from day one didn't go unnoticed. I feel an immense amount of gratitude to have played in and for the city of Winnipeg for 10 years. You made me feel at home, happy and excited to play hockey. The support and memories you gave me, I will take with me and cherish! I'm proud to call the city of Winnipeg my second home. <img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/576513.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /> This message from Ehlers shows just how special the Winnipeg community and organization are to him and his family. There are few players in the NHL who go out of their way to write such a detailed and compelling farewell to their former home.