Niederreiter signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with Winnipeg on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Niederreiter would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency in the summer following the completion of his two-year, $8 million deal. The 31-year-old has produced six goals, 14 points, 61 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 27 hits in 23 games this season. This new contract assures the winger will be a middle-six fixture in Winnipeg for years to come.