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Jets news:
Sportsnet: Kristian Vesalainen pick caps off quietly good draft week for Jets. The Jets getting some praise for their work this past week.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets select Kristian Vesalainen with first-round pick. Ted caught up with the newest Jets prospect after he heard his name called 24th overall by Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets get lesson in speed. Scott was in Gimli yesterday and had a chance to catch up with a number of the Jets and Moose players who were up north supporting a good cause.
Winnipeg Free Press: It’s déjà vu all over again as Jets pick big Finnish forward in first round. (Paywall). As I said last night I will likely butcher the spelling of his name but thankfully he has Laine in the spelling so that should make it easier.
TSN: Jets take Finnish winger Vesalainen with 24th pick. (Video). Bit more on the Jets prospect.