Illegal Curve Hockey: Winnipeg Jets

The smile hasn't left the face of Jets third-round pick Samuel Hrenak since Winnipeg selected him in the 2026 NHL Draft this past Saturday, and he's still beaming at Development Camp. We caught up with him after today's skate to discuss the whirlwind since the Draft in Buffalo, what made his conversation with Moose goalie coach Drew MacIntyre so meaningful, reaction to his being drafted from his family in Slovakia, and more.

Last night the Jets announced they had signed defenceman Mario Ferraro to a three-year contract. The left-shot defender has spent his entire NHL career with the Sharks organization. We caught up with him today to get insight into his decision to choose Winnipeg, his style of game,

Sticking with the Swedish theme we caught up with Jets prospect Viktor Klingsell (2025 5th) to discuss another countryman being added to the prospect pool, development of his game the last year, communication from the Jets during his season in Sweden, why Alfons Freij cost him in pickleball and more.

Fresh off signing a two-year deal with the Jets we heard from Edmonton-born netminder Stuart Skinner about his decision to sign.

We were a little late to join the conversation with Jets D prospect Alfons Freij but we were there to hear him talk about all the Swedes in the mix and also what he's working on this summer.

After winning a National Championship with Denver and playing his first pro playoff games with the Moose we caught up with Jets D prospect Garrett Brown on his experiences, being at Dev Camp, playing pro next season and more.

We heard from Jets prospect Kevin He as he shares his thoughts on his last season of junior, joining the Moose for the playoffs, getting ready to turn pro and more.

In the seventh round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Jets used the first of their two picks on Alofa Tunoa Ta'amu, a big-bodied defensive defenceman who plays for the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings. "Noa," as he is known, spoke in Winnipeg today for the first time as a drafted prospect, discussing becoming the first player of Samoan heritage ever selected in the NHL Draft, his style of play, becoming a Canadian citizen, and more.

Jets prospects stayed off the ice today for training purposes, but we still had a chance to catch up with several of them, including first-round pick (8th overall) Viggo Björck. He discussed being drafted by Winnipeg, joining an organization with so many fellow Swedes, the possibility of playing in the NHL next season, and more.

Winnipeg Jets Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Hillier discusses the team's picks following the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.

And you're gonna wanna hear what he has to say about 8th overall selection Viggo Björck.