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.
The end of season media avail with the Jets General Manager.
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