Jets coach Scott Arniel praised Namestnikov's versatility and his significant contributions to the team's second line alongside Nikolaj Ehlers and Cole Perfetti.

Over his career, Namestnikov has accumulated 327 points (136 goals, 191 assists) in 760 regular-season games across multiple teams, including the Lightning, Rangers, Senators, Avalanche, Red Wings, Stars, and Jets.

Namestnikov was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning as the 27th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft.

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year contract extension worth $6 million, announced on February 22, 2025.

This contract has an average annual value of $3 million and will take effect starting next NHL season.

The extension comes as Namestnikov was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Namestnikov expressed his happiness with the new contract and his love for playing in Winnipeg, emphasizing his desire to finalize the deal.

This season, Namestnikov has recorded 29 points, including 10 goals and 19 assists, along with a plus-18 rating in 52 games for the Jets.

Currently, he is on a four-game point streak, contributing one goal and four assists during that span.

The Winnipeg Jets are currently leading the NHL standings with a record of 39 wins, 14 losses, and 3 overtime losses, and they are set to face the St. Louis Blues today.

In addition to his regular-season performance, Namestnikov has appeared in 57 playoff games, scoring a total of 14 points (seven goals and seven assists).