{"id":753554,"date":"2026-06-22T12:36:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/753554\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:36:31","slug":"winnipeg-jets-morning-papers-todays-hockey-headlines-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/753554\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today\u2019s Hockey Headlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note: The Jets are done. The Moose are done. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are now done. The big focus is on the 2026 NHL Draft for which the Jets hold the 8th overall selection coming up soon. We will be spending quite a bit of time learning about the players<\/a>\u00a0who could hear their name get called by Winnipeg. You can also check out our chat with Craig Button as it pertains to the pick\u00a0here<\/a> and with Shane Malloy here<\/a>. We will be at the Jets Draft Party on Friday, June 26th doing a live first round broadcast so be sure you\u2019re following along on our YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note II: One chapter that officially came to a close on Friday was the NHL career of Jonathan Toews, who announced his retirement after 16 seasons<\/a> in the league. He spoke following the formal portion of the announcement about his decision (watch here<\/a>), and we also heard from captain Adam Lowry (watch here<\/a>) and head coach Scott Arniel (watch here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Jets news:<\/p>\n

No links.<\/p>\n

NHL Draft news:<\/p>\n

NHL.com:\u00a0Central Division needs<\/a>. It\u2019s been very consistent leading up to the Draft that the two names most frequently associated with Winnipeg are either Viggo Bj\u00f6rck or Daxon Rudiolph which are both listed by Adam in his look at the teams in the Central including the Jets. He also included Keaton Verhoeff on his list.<\/p>\n

TSN:\u00a0Verhoeff enters NHL draft with no expectations and no regrets about NCAA path<\/a>. The Saskatchewan product is seen as a player who could be in the range of where Winnipeg is selecting.<\/p>\n

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NHL Draft video:<\/p>\n

NHL: Welcome to the NHL \u2013 Keaton Verhoeff<\/a>. Get to know top NHL prospect Keaton Verhoeff off the ice. The Fort Saskatchewan, AB native and potential NHL Draft first round pick, discusses how hip-hop dancing led him to playing hockey, the relationship with his cousins Kirby and Colton Dach, and his love for fishing.<\/p>\n

TSN: Top prospect Bjorck talks facing idol Crosby, being described as \u2018Swedish Suzuki\u2019<\/a>. Viggo Bj\u00f6rck\u00a0was thrilled to meet idol Sidney Crosby at the World Championship and walked away from the event with a signed stick from the Penguins captain. It\u2019s actually Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, who may be a better role model for the Djurgardens centre. Bjorck spoke with TSN ahead of the NHL draft where he\u2019s expected to be a top pick.<\/p>\n

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