Jets Draft Class Breakdown

Winnipeg Jets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

The Jets loaded up on brains and speed in their draft, starting with eighth-overall pick Viggo Bjorck—a Swedish center hailed as one of the smartest players in the class, despite his compact frame. They followed with a trio of skilled skaters and goalies: Slovak netminder Samuel Hrenak, Minnesota left wing Zach Wooten, and Quebec defenseman Alexandre Taillefer, who’s recovering from an Achilles injury but still boasts elite skating. They also added Landon Hafele, a physical, offensive-minded center from Alaska, and two late-round gems: Missouri defenseman Alofa Tunoa Ta’amu and Providence…