2015 NHL Draft: Winnipeg Jets draft review

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Photo: Incoming University of Michigan freshman Kyle Connor, the 17th overall pick at the 2015 NHL Draft, is yet another high-end skater for the Jets prospect group (courtesy of Mark Ehrmann/Getty Images)


</p>With two first-round picks in the 2015 NHL Draft, the Winnipeg Jets were in a terrific position to add to what is already considered to be one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. The Jets have a collection of young talent that is bursting at the seams and eager to help improve a team fresh off the franchise’s first playoff appearance since relocating to Winnipeg.

Despite rumors that allegedly had the Jets in the thick of trade talk that would have seen them packaging their two first-round picks in an attempt to move up to the top five and potentially select Boston College defenseman Noah Hanifin (who was selected by Carolina fifth overall), the Jets decided to stand pat and dedicated the draft to adding size and skill down the middle.… read more

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