Winnipeg Jets 2026 Draft Picks
2026-07-16The Jets Started off the 20026 Entry Draft by Moving Nathan MacKinnon to get the 3rd overall pick, plus a 2nd in 2027 and a couple great propsects in Perreault and Parekh. In the End the Jets had 12 Picks in the 20026 MRFHL Entry Draft. Here is a quick recap of each pick for the Winnipeg Jets.
1st Rounder: Caleb Malhorta - Projection: 1st/2nd Line Two-Way Center. Malhotra is a mature player, with good stick detail and sound and reliable habits. He plays with pace, skates well, puts himself in good spots and has an advanced feel for the game. He plays the game with a ton of poise, holding onto pucks and finding his way out of trouble with smart decisions over it. He has legit hands. He has shown more and more individual skill and has a real knack for making little plays with possession.
1st Rounder: Xavier Villeneuve - Projetction: #2-4 Defender, PP Specialist. One of the most talented offensive Defencemen prospects in the game. His skill level, offensive hockey sense and puck play are elite. He makes plays and finds openings. Has phenomenal edges, a quick release and a good stick.
2nd rounder: Benjamin Rautiainen - Projection: Top 6 Forward, who has been rising up in the prospect rankings. Highly skilled, playmaking winger with a pass-first mentality, elite vision, and the ability to dictate the pace of the game.
2nd rounder: Dmitri Borichev - Projection: Starting Goalie. 1 of the top ranked goalies in the 2026 Draft, The Jets are hoping they have their starting goalie of the future with Borichev. At 6-3 he already has NHL size. He tracks pucks through traffic as well as any goalie in the class, sets his depth early, and saves with positioning rather than scrambling across the crease. The glove is a real weapon.
3rd Rounder: Samu Alalauri - Projection: Top 4 Defender. A well-rounded two-way defender with a good mobility and some offensive upside. Plays with a physical edge.
3rd rounder - Tomas Chrenko - Projection - Middlie 6 Foward. - Chrenko has a lot of offensive upside His puck-handling and vision is a clear strength of his
3rd rounder - Malcom Gastrin - Projection - Middle 6 foward - A creative, skilled forward who thrives with the puck on his stick. His vision, playmaking ability and offensive instincts allow him to consistently create chances.
4th Rounder - Jakub Floris - Projection - Top 4 Defender - Floris is seen as a reliable two-way defender that provides upside with his offensive game.
4th rounder: Ryan Miller - Projection - 2nd/3rd Line Forward - . Gritty two-way player with great hockey IQ. He brings valuable versatility, elite board work, and leadership to the ice.
5th rounder: - Connor Clattenburg - Projection - Bottom, Hard working Winger. Lays the Body and is not afraid to fight.
5th Rounder - Samuel Jonsson - Projection - 1B goalie or Backup. Has the potential to be a solid Goalie in the league.
7th Rounder (Compensation Pick) - Viljami Marjala - Projection - Bottom 6 Foward - highly skilled, playmaking forward known for elite vision, high hockey IQ, and deceptive passing.