In a notable move during the NHL draft, the Winnipeg Jets selected Swedish defenseman Sascha Boumedienne with the 28th overall pick. Boumedienne, standing six-foot-one and weighing 175 pounds, had a strong season at Boston University where he registered three goals and ten assists in 40 games. This comes after the Jets' impressive season in which they clinched the Presidents' Trophy, boasting the best regular-season record in the league.

Despite a thrilling seven-game series victory against the St. Louis Blues, the Jets' playoff aspirations were cut short in the second round by the Dallas Stars. With free agency looming, the Jets are set to sign Winnipeg native and former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to a one-year contract. However, the fate of talented winger Nikolaj Ehlers is uncertain as he explores options in the open market. The Jets still have four remaining draft picks to utilize in the upcoming rounds.