{"id":766243,"date":"2026-06-28T06:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T06:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/766243\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T06:31:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T06:31:20","slug":"complete-recap-of-the-winnipeg-jets-at-the-2026-nhl-entry-draft-illegal-curve-hockey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/766243\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Recap of the Winnipeg Jets at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft \u2013 Illegal Curve Hockey"},"content":{"rendered":"

In case you missed any of the action from the past two days we have you covered. Here were the seven selections that Winnipeg made:<\/p>\n

1st: Viggo Bj\u00f6rck<\/a>
3rd: Samuel Hrenak<\/a>
4th: Zach Wooten<\/a>
5th: Alexandre Taillefer<\/a>
6th: Landon Hafele<\/a>
7th: Alofa Tunoa Ta\u2019amu<\/a>
7th: John Parsons<\/a><\/p>\n

We have all of the interviews that were conducted with the Jets draft selections. In addition Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke ahead of round 1 getting underway and then again to conclude Day 1 while Director of amateur scouting Mark Hillier speaking following the conclusion of Day 2 this afternoon.<\/p>\n

GM Kevin Cheveldayoff: Speaking ahead of the draft<\/a> | Day 1 reflections<\/a>
Director of amateur scouting Mark Hillier: Concluding the draft for Winnipeg<\/a><\/p>\n

Illegal Curve Hockey Draft podcast:<\/p>\n

We kicked off day 2 with an extended version of the Illegal Curve Hockey Show as Drew, Ez and I went over day 1 including the selection of Viggo Bj\u00f6rck in the 1st round, we looked ahead to free agency, discussed the Connor Hellebuyck situation, what other moves Winnipeg might make in free agency. We had a great chat with Murat Ates of The Athletic Winnipeg.<\/p>\n

To listen to our podcast from day 2 click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Free Agency Up Next:<\/p>\n

Gets underway on Wednesday, July 1st at 11 AM CDT and we will have it covered extensively. Be sure you\u2019re keeping it locked to this site and subscribing to our YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Development Camp:<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t yet know officially who will be attending but we do know when it kicks off<\/a> with prospects getting to Winnipeg this weekend. They won\u2019t hit the ice until Tuesday and we should have the full list of participants from the Jets either later tonight or tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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