Winnipeg Jets
· 2026-06-29
The Winnipeg Jets have added new talent to their lineup with the selection of Viggo Björck in the NHL draft.
The Jets chose Björck eighth overall, despite his relatively small stature, due to his impressive playmaking skills.
Björck played for Djurgårdens IF in the SHL, scoring 6 goals and 9 assists in 42 games.
Björck's performance in the world junior and world championship tournaments showcased his ability to thrive against top-level competition.
He helped Team Sweden win gold at the 2026 world juniors with 9 points in 7 games.
The Jets also selected goalie Samuel Hrenak in the third round and forward Zach Wooten in the fourth round.
The Jets will look to integrate their new draft picks into the team, hoping to improve on their 35-35 record and 12th place finish in the Western Conference.
As of June 29, 2026, the Jets are on a 4-game losing streak, but the addition of new talent may help turn their season around.
The team's standing at 12th in the Western Conference with a 35-35 record will be a key focus for the upcoming season.
And with the draft now complete, the Jets will shift their attention to the upcoming season, looking to make a push for the playoffs.
But for now, the focus is on developing their new draft picks, including Björck, Hrenak, and Wooten.
So the Jets will look to their new talent to make an impact and help the team succeed in the upcoming season.
The Jets' goalie situation will be interesting to watch, with Hrenak and Jack Parsons, another draft pick, potentially competing for a spot.
Parsons played for Providence College, posting a 13-5-0 record with a 2.05 GAA and .922 save percentage in 19 games.
The Jets will look to their new draft picks to help improve their record and make a push for the playoffs.