Meet the Jets 2026 Draft class | Winnipeg Jets – NHL.com

The Jets selected seven players this weekend, led by centre Viggo Björck at eighth overall By Jamie Thomas WinnipegJets.com June 27, 2026 ROUND 1 | Pick #8 Viggo Björck – Centre Born: Mar. 12, 2008 – Stockholm, Sweden Height: 5’9” – Weight: 181 lbs – Shoots: R Jets Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Hillier: “I have to be honest. He’s one of the most exciting draft picks I’ve ever had. I’ve been doing this a long time. I think he’s the smartest player in the draft this year. He’s one of the smartest players I’ve scouted. I call him short, but I don’t call him small. He doesn’t play small. He comes out of the corners with pucks. He uses a long stick. He’s got good skill, he’s a good skater, but his hockey sense is off the charts. He’s just a kid that naturally knows positioning.” ROUND 3 | Pick #71 Samuel Hrenák – Goalie Born: Mar. 9, 2008 – Povazska Bystrica, Slovakia Height: 6’3” – Weight: 190 lbs – Catches: L Hillier: “Hrenák was a guy Drew MacIntyre was really passionate about all year. We kind of had some tiers of goaltenders and we had this guy ranked
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