Nicklas Jensen has signed with Jokerit of the KHL for this season and with an option for the 2018-19 season.

The Rangers retain Jensen's rights since they offered him a qualifying offer.

Jokerit GM and former Ranger Jarri Kurri said that Jensen is the "profile of the power striker and scorer, who has an excellent shot."

6/25/17 | The Rangers have officially not offered RFAs Brandon Pirri, Adam Clendening, Troy Donnay, Michael Paliotta and Mackenzie Skapski qualifying offers. Those players will become UFAs. (Newsday)

The Rangers did offer qualifying offers to RFAs Mika Zibanejad, Jesper Fast and Nicklas Jensen. (Newsday)

6/11/17: Pirri & Clendening won't be qualified, Nicklas Jensen will be qualified

The Rangers have announced that Nicklas Jensen has been sent back to Hartford.

From the Rangers release, "Jensen has skated in seven games with the Rangers this season, registering eight shots on goal. He has skated in 29 games with the Wolf Pack this season, registering 14 goals and 10 assists for 24 points, along with 30 penalty minutes. At the time he was recalled by the Rangers on Jan. 2, Jensen led Hartford in goals and points, and ranked second on the Wolf Pack in shots on goal (94) in 2016-17."

The Rangers have called up Nicklas Jensen from Hartford.

It is not clear why Jensen was called up, though the Rangers only have 12 healhty forwards right now.

Jensen, 23, skated in four games with the Rangers this season, registering two shots on goal. He made his Rangers debut on Dec. 8, 2016 at Winnipeg. Jensen has skated in 28 career NHL games over parts of four seasons with Vancouver and the Rangers, tallying six points (three goals, three assists).

The Rangers have announced that Nicklas Jensen has been sent back to Hartford.

From the Rangers release: "Jensen skated in four games with the Rangers after being recalled on December 7, registering two shots on goal. He made his debut with the Rangers on December 8 at Winnipeg. Jensen has tallied 15 points [eight goals, seven assists] in 21 games with the Wolf Pack this season."

In Jensen's four games with the Rangers he did not record a point but had two shots on goal and averaged 9:23 per game with five hits and a blocked shot.

In his Rangers debut last night, Nicklas Jensen played 8:31, had two shot attempts that were blocked, 1 hit and one blocked shot.

Jensen played 6:42 at even strength and 1:49 on the PP while playing 3:29 in the first, 1:18 in the second and 3:44 in the third.

Jensen was on the ice and in front of the net when Kevin Hayes scored the game winning goal on the PP.

3:46PM: Jensen said today (NYR):

• "I was following the game last night and knew that there would be a chance. I think 20 minutes after the game ended Ken called me and said that I was going up."
• "I just want to work as hard as I can out there and hopefully use my offensive abilities if I get the chances. Play hard and try to be hard to play against in all three zones."
• "I feel good. Our team has been off to a slow start but the last two weeks have been better. Personally I think it's been going pretty good and I am confident and happy and excited to be here."
• "It's my first NHL game with the Rangers, I don't know what the plan is. I am ready to go and excited."

10/6/16 | Jensen and Hrivik have cleared waivers and are listed as part of the Wolf Pack's training camp roster.

10/5/16 | The Rangers have placed forwards Nicklas Jensen and Marek Hrivik on waivers Wednesday afternoon. (General Fanager)

Jensen played in four preseason games for the Rangers with a goal, an assist, a minus-one rating, two penalty minutes, an average 13:35 of ice time per game and eight shots on goal.

Nicklas Jensen said over the summer that he believes he has a good chance to play with the Rangers this season. (NYR)

He said that his chance at making the Rangers will start in training camp and he is going to "make sure" that he is ready for that opportunity. (NYR)

Jensen said that he wants to "make the most" of his chance with the Rangers and that the concept of playing for the organization is "unbelievable." (NYR)

Nicklas Jensen says that his plan for next season is to go into training camp with confidence, "hopefully play well and have a great year." (NYR)

Jensen said that his "goal" is to make the Rangers out of training camp and develop a trust from the coaches. (NYR)

He said that the trade from the Canucks organization was a "great opportunity" and allowed him to get a fresh start. (NYR)

3:06PM: Jensen signed a one-year, two-way deal worth $600,000. (Brooks)

1:29PM: The Rangers have re-signed forward Nicklas Jensen.

From the Rangers press release:

During the Finland/Denmark game in the World Championships, Ray Ferraro spoke about Rangers prospect Nicklas Jensen and what was expected of him in Vancouver.

Ferraro said that the expectation in Vancouver was that with Jensen's speed and shot he would be able to score and while he did score a few "eye catching goals he was never able to get a long enough opportunity to see if he was an NHL player."

Ferraro added that Jensen has a "big league shot" and that Jensen could be a fit for the Rangers as they look for young/cheap bodies.

Through 7 games of the tournament, Jensen had 5 goals and two assists, with 29 shots on goal, an average of 16:14 per game and two shootout winners.

Jensen had a goal, 7 shots on goal and played 19:22.

Watch as Nicklas Jensen get the shootout winner for @DKIshockey. Big win over the Czechs. #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/OUJcKeJKBY

- IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 15, 2016

Jensen scored the shootout winner with a great move on Friday.

For more on Jensen, click HERE.

Nicklas Jensen scored twice for Denmark yesterday, including the shootout winner, to beat Latvia 3-2.

Jensen had two goals, 6 shots on goal, and played 19:51 (6:02, 6:20, 5:57, 1:32) in the game.

Goal 1 Shootout Game Winner

Nicklas Jensen scored twice in Denmark's 3-0 win over Mats Zuccarello and Norway.

Jensen had 7 shots on goal, was a plus two and played 11:03 (3:48, 4:00, 3:15).

Zuccarello was a minus two, had 9 shots on goal in 22:07 (6:09, 8:03, 8:15).

After coming over to the Wolf Pack in a trade for Emerson Etem, Nicklas Jensen had 15 goals and 10 assists in 41 games with a plus 7 rating.

Jensen, 23, said that he knows he is a player who can both produce offensively and play a strong game defensively. (Wolf Pack)

Ken Gernander said that Jensen is "proficient in just about all areas of the game," plays a north/south game and "thrives" on playing in the hard areas. (Wolf Pack)

The Rangers acquired former first round pick Nicklas Jensen in exchange for Emerson Etem earlier this month.

Jensen was picked 29th by Vancouver in 2011.

Jeff Gorton said that Alain Vigneault remembers Jensen's skill and the scouts who have been watching him think he would benefit from another opportunity in another organization. (Ranger Rants)

Jensen had a goal, a plus one and one shot.

The Rangers have traded Emerson Etem to Vancouver for prospect Nicklas Jensen and a 6th round pick in 2017 (Bob McKenzie)

Jensen, 22, was the 29th pick overall in 2011. He is 6-3, 186 lbs. He will report to Hartford.

He played 20 games under Scott Arniel in the AHL in 2013 and two games under Alain Vigneault when he was coach of the Canucks.