Winnipeg Jets 2024 2nd Round Draft Pick (37th overall): Alfons Freij
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With their first selection on day 2 the Jets drafted Swedish left shot (who plays on the right side) defenceman Alfons Freij playing for Växjö Lakers HC J20. He is listed by Elite Prospects at 6’1 and 196 lbs.
Elite prospects describe him as:
Alfons Freij is a graceful, puck-moving defenceman. Capable of shifting his weight left and right with the same ease, the defenceman constantly applies deception to his every move and passes. His loose hips and swiveling torso make it hard for the opposition to stay with him
Where he was projected in the consolidated rankings of Elite Prospects:
Ranked #28 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #37 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #41 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #37 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #7 by THN/FERRARI
Ranked #44 by THN/KENNEDY
Ranked #19 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #58 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
Ranked #43 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #34 by DAILY FACEOFF
Ranked #13 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
Ranked #23 by HPR/MALLOY
Ranked #32 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #34 by SPORTSNET/BUKALA
Ranked #25 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #26 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #17 by SMAHT SCOUTING
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