Jets Make 7 Selections at 2026 NHL Draft
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Armed with elite offensive tools and professional experience in Sweden, the Jets' first-round phenom faces a pivotal choice between SHL refinement or an immediate North American leap.
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Winnipeg is listening to trade offers for Connor Hellebuyck after the three-time Vezina Trophy winner's critical remarks.
Selecting Swedish centre Viggo Bjorck, the Jets added a skilled, relentless competitor with intelligence, and enormous upside.
The Winnipeg Jets didn’t overthink it at eighth overall, grabbing Viggo Bjorck, an undersized but high-octane centre whose pace and competitiveness tend to translate at every level.
After acquiring the No. 4 pick, the Sabres have been linked to the Jets' Connor Hellebuyck, which would be an upgrade in net.
The Winnipeg Jets added two goalies, two defencemen and a pair of forwards to their prospect pool on the second day of the NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo.
While Hellebuyck’s playoff pedigree hasn’t always been sparkling, elite bona fide starting goalies don’t grow on trees in the NHL.
Best photos Detroit Red Wings Day 2 picks in 2026 NHL Draft, selected at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
