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Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft concluded earlier right this moment. The occasion was stuffed with thrilling picks, trades and superstar appearances, however I believe we are able to all agree that subsequent yr the draft wants to return to its conventional fashion. Spherical 1 of the draft took 4 1/2 hours, and right this moment rounds 2-7 took a bit longer, round 5 hours. The Jets didn’t have a draft choose in spherical 2 and 4 right this moment, however they did have picks within the third, fifth, sixth and seventh spherical. A lot of the picks within the draft after spherical 2 are unpredictable, so right this moment was likelihood for the Jets so as to add some prospects to their ever altering prospect pool. At present the Jets chosen 3 forwards and 1 defence, and right here’s your latest members of the Winnipeg Jets.
Spherical 3, 92nd Total: Owen Martin (C)
The Jets opened day 2 of the 2025 NHL draft by deciding on a participant who was born and raised in Manitoba. Owen Martin was somebody who had a little bit of vary in his draft rankings, with most projecting him to go late within the third spherical or early within the 4th spherical. The Oakbank, Manitoba native is a proper handed centre who’s 6’0″ and 185 kilos. Martin has spent his junior profession enjoying for the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL. This season, in 39 video games, Martin scored 13 objectives and added 21 assists for 34 factors. Martin is eligible to return to the WHL subsequent season, however he can be current on the Jets upcoming prospects camp. Jets director of newbie scouting Mark Hillier calls Martin an “intriguing participant” who has good skating and an clever two-way recreation.
Spherical 5, 156th Total: Viktor Klingsell (LW)
After congratulating Owen Martin, the Jets watched spherical 4 unfold earlier than making their subsequent choice in the direction of the tip of spherical 5. Viktor Klingsell being chosen at this level within the draft was positively seen as a “steal”, as his draft rankings projected him to be drafted within the early to mid third spherical. The Swedish ahead is a left handed winger who’s 5’10” and 188 kilos. Klingsell has spent his junior profession in Sweden enjoying for Skelleftea AIK Jr. of the J20 SHL league. This season, in 43 video games, Klingsell scored 17 objectives and added 22 assists for 39 factors. Klingsell is more likely to stay within the SHL subsequent season, and it could be just a few extra seasons earlier than he joins the Manitoba Moose. Scouts describe Klingsell as a participant who has a extremely good really feel for the sport, and he’s the kind of participant who can effortlessly create scoring possibilities together with his playmaking talents.
Spherical 6, 188th Total: Edison Engle (D)
The Jets patiently waited till their flip to be again on the clock in the direction of the tip of spherical 6. Having chosen a defence in spherical 1 yesterday, the Jets determined so as to add one other defence to their prospect pool with Edison Engle, who was projected to be chosen across the fifth spherical on common. The American defender is a left handed defence who’s 6’2″ and 175 kilos. Engle has spent his junior profession in USA enjoying in a league that has been rising in recognition lately, the USHL. This season, Engle break up his time between the Des Moines Buccaneers (20 GP, 0 G, 4 A, 4 PTS) and the Dubuque Preventing Saints, the place he performed 34 video games and scored 2 objectives added 11 assists for 13 factors. Engle is dedicated to enjoying the 2025-26 season within the OHL with the Brantford Bulldogs, earlier than becoming a member of the NCAA in 2026-27 with Ohio State. Scouts describe Engle as a easy skating defender who’s cell on transitions and could be seen all the time looking forward to the subsequent play.
Spherical 7, 220th Total: Jacob Cloutier (RW)
With one of many last picks within the 2025 NHL draft, the Jets went again on the clock to pick one other ahead. Jacob Cloutier wasn’t ranked by some scouts within the draft rankings, however others had him being picked anyplace between the fifth and seventh spherical. The Canadian ahead is a proper handed proper winger who’s 5’10” and 171 kilos. Cloutier has spent his junior profession in Canada enjoying with the Saginaw Spirit. In his 1st full season within the OHL (with the Spirit), Cloutier scored 23 objectives and added 24 assists for 47 factors in 67 video games. Cloutier will probably play subsequent season once more with the Spirit, a workforce who’s among the many elite in an all the time enjoyable to look at Ontario Hockey League. Scouts describe Cloutier as somebody who performs a fast and intense recreation, and he’s somebody who makes use of his power to assist create scoring possibilities whether or not its off the frenzy or biking within the offensive zone.
The 2025 NHL draft is now full, and now the Jets may have just a few days to organize earlier than the subsequent massive day within the NHL low season: July 1st. That day marks the first day for “free company” to start, when groups can signal unrestricted free brokers and usher in new expertise to enhance their roster for the 2025-26 season.
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