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NHL · Injuries · published 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 · via The Hockey Writers

Namestnikov Sidelined Week-to-Week for Winnipeg

Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, head coach Scott Arniel said. He was injured during Thursday's morning skate in Chicago when he fell into the end boards during a drill. Namestnikov has one assist and a minus-2 rating in six games this season.

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Vladislav Namestnikov will miss at least the coming week for Winnipeg after a lower-body issue was confirmed by coach Scott Arniel. The forward was hurt Thursday in Chicago during the Jets’ morning skate, falling into the boards while taking part in a drill. No further medical details were provided.

Through six appearances this season, Namestnikov has one helper and a minus-2 rating. Winnipeg is 4-1-2 after an overtime loss to Chicago and hosts Carolina on Saturday afternoon. A separate team item lists Morrissey as week-to-week because of an upper-body ailment.

Context

Namestnikov’s absence may alter Winnipeg’s forward rotation, creating more minutes for replacements and possibly affecting line chemistry. Te

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