Nikolaj Ehlers, the point-scoring speedster who was born in Aalborg, Denmark and raised in cities throughout Europe before becoming an NHL star in Winnipeg, is enjoying perhaps the least celebrated 60 point season in Jets history.



Given the sheer amount of talent at the Jets’ disposal, there are many aesthetic joys to watching Winnipeg play hockey this season. But for those who love hockey at high speeds, there is perhaps nothing more electrifying than watching Ehlers flying through open ice at speeds few in the NHL can match.



In many other markets, Ehlers would get a lot more press. Not only do the Jets often fly under the league-wide radar, Winnipeg also boasts Patrik Laine’s 44 goals, Blake Wheeler’s league-leading 67 assists, and Kyle Connor’s 30 goal rookie season.



According to his father, Heinz Ehlers, the lack of fanfare suits the Jets speedster just fine.



“I don’t think it’s a bad thing,”...