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Nikolaj Ehlers' return to the Jets lineup can no longer be characterized as imminent.
The speedy Danish-born forward, who turns 23 on Thursday, could be out another three weeks with an upper-body injury suffered Jan. 4 in Pittsburgh, said Winnipeg head coach Paul Maurice, following the team's optional skate Wednesday.
It was suggested Ehlers might be ready for Saturday's game against the visiting Ottawa Senators, but the time frame was altered once he saw a doctor Tuesday.