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Viggo Bjorck Signs Entry Level Contract with Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets announced that they’ve signed Viggo Bjorck to a three-year, entry-level contract worth an average annual value of $1.075 million. The eighth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has given many who follow the Jets a lot of hope for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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Jets sign top prospect Viggo Bjorck to entry-level contract

One of the top prospects coming out of this year’s NHL Draft is officially coming to North America. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Where will Jets prospect Viggo Bjorck play in 2026-27?

The Winnipeg Jets ended up with the eighth pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Jets used that selection on Viggo Bjorck out of Sweden. Bjorck spent the 2025-26 campaign playing for Djurgårdens IF of the SHL in Sweden.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Jets Sign Viggo Bjorck To Entry-Level Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have put pen to paper with their top draft pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. According to a team announcement, the Jets have signed forward Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Bjorck’s Trajectory With Jets Becoming Clearer After Decision to Leave SHL

“Viggo-mania” is coming soon to an arena near you. If you live in or around Winnipeg, that is. Viggo Bjorck, the Winnipeg Jets’ 2026 eighth-overall pick, made a big decision about his future Saturday by opting out of the second and final year of his contract with the Swedish Hockey League’s Djurgardens IF.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

A surprise team just entered the Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes

For weeks, the Buffalo Sabres have been viewed as the frontrunner in the Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors, but a new report suggests the San Jose Sharks could be quietly emerging as a legitimate competitor for the Winnipeg Jets’ star goaltender.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck Trade Updates Emerge After Failed Sabres Deal

Connor Hellebuyck’s future with the Winnipeg Jets remains one of the NHL’s biggest unresolved offseason stories. The star goaltender is under contract through 2030-31 at an $8.5 million annual cap hit and holds a no-movement clause.

NHL News / EasySportz / July 13

Connor Hellebuyck Wants To Go to Buffalo, So Why Isn’t a Deal Done?

It was reported by David Pagnotta on Saturday that Connor Hellebuyck would like to be traded to the Buffalo Sabres. For Buffalo, that’s welcome news. The Sabres spent years struggling to attract marquee free agents while enduring one of the longest playoff droughts in professional sports, a streak they finally snapped last season.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Insider: Connor Hellebuyck Trade Almost Certain, And He Has Picked His Spot

The Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors surrounding the Winnipeg Jets took an interesting turn this weekend as talks that seemed to quiet down suddenly got loud again.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / July 12

Jets’ Viggo Bjorck leaves Swedish club

Winnipeg Jets first-round selection Viggo Bjorck, picked with the No. 8 overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft in June, has made a big decision as to his plans for the 2026-27 season.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / July 9

Winnipeg Announces New ECHL Affiliate, Ends Agreement with Norfolk

The Winnipeg Jets and the Manitoba Moose are getting a new ECHL affiliate. The three-year partnership with the Norfolk Admirals came to an end on Wednesday, July 8th, following the expiration of the agreement.

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Jets & ECHL’s Bloomington Bison Announce New Affiliation

The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison have announced a new affiliation for 2026-27. “I’m thrilled for the next step in growing our organization,” Bison President Andy Zilch said in a news release.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Avalanche linked to Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck by insider

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Winnipeg Jets’ 2026 Offseason: Next Steps After Draft & Free-Agent Frenzy

The Winnipeg Jets’ 2026 offseason got off to a busy start, drafting Swedish centre Viggo Bjorck eighth overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft along with six other players then making a number of signings in free agency’s opening days, most notably defenseman Mario Ferraro and goaltender Stuart Skinner.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Jets’ 2026 Free Agency Class: Who’s Re-Signed, Who’s Gone, & Who’s Left

Now that it’s been almost a week since NHL free agency opened and the dust has settled on the “frenzy”, it’s time to take a look at which Winnipeg Jets’ restricted and unrestricted free agents (RFAs and UFAs) have re-signed with the team, signed elsewhere, or remain unsigned.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 7

NHL Rumors: The Winnipeg Jets, and the Top Remaining Free Agents

Murat Ates of The Athletic: There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said there

Cole Perfetti News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Report: Jets’ Cole Perfetti to file for abitration

The list of eligible restricted free agents opting to file for arbitration ahead of the deadline of 5:00 PM Eastern on Sunday appears poised to grow by one.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Free Agent Focus: Winnipeg Jets

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Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / June 30

5 Surprising Things About Jets' Dale Hawerchuk’s Rookie Season

There are rookie seasons, and then there are seasons that change the direction of a franchise. Dale Hawerchuk’s first year with the Winnipeg Jets wasn’t just impressive.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / June 27

Jets Pick Viggo Bjorck at No. 8: 2 Positives & 2 Questions

The Winnipeg Jets didn’t overthink it at eighth overall, grabbing Viggo Bjorck, an undersized but high-octane centre whose pace and competitiveness tend to translate at every level.

Isak Rosen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Jets Sign Isak Rosen To Two-Year Extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Isak Rosen to a two-year, $1.85MM contract extension. The deal will carry an annual average value of $925K. Winnipeg acquired Rosen from the Buffalo Sabres ahead of the Trade Deadline in a move that sent defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn to the Sabres.