The first draft pick in the new team’s history was made just a short while ago. The highlight was definitely True North’s Mark Chipman saying “who will make our first pick on behalf of the Winnipeg Jets……”, a moment that will stand out for a long time.
Then GM Kevin Cheveldayoff went off the board and picked Mark Scheifele from the Barrie Colts coached by none other than Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuk.
From TSN:
Player: Mark Scheifele
Position: C
Notes: He’s got to fill out and work on his skating, but he has the ability to be a great player in the National Hockey League. – Bob McKenzie
More video of the #7 pick and from the media section of the draft floor after the jump.
Here’s some video on the #7 pick:
We will hopefully have more from Ez, Remis and Kyle from the draft floor. Here is some video from the media section.
Former NHLers Mark Giordano and Mark Parrish joined the panel to discuss the Jets.
Health update on the captain.
An emotional conclusion for the Jets as their playoffs ended in six games.
Quite a roller coaster for both teams fan bases.
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Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.