NAMESTNIKOV JETTISONED TO THE JETS
The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov from the San Jose Sharks for fourth-round draft pick in 2025.
What does it give the Winnipeg Jets
The Jets needed another forward, especially since rookie Cole Perfetti is unlikely to return before the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Namestnikov is the latest addition to a Winnipeg club that also added Nino Neiderreiter before the trade deadline.
What does it give the San Jose Sharks
The Sharks just added Namestnikov from Tampa Bay in another deal, so they flipped him immediately to Winnipeg for a fourth-rounder in '25. San Jose is rebuilding, so moving Namestnikov at this time certainly makes a lot of sense.
Fantasy impact
Namestnikov may get a bigger opportunity in Winnipeg than he received in his return to Tampa Bay this season, but he is not a recommendable fantasy option at this time.
