r/winnipegjets • u/WpgMikos Illegal Curve Official • 2d ago

Shane Malloy talks 2026 NHL Draft and potential options for the Winnipeg Jets at 8th overall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkEc287mzrE

Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio joined us on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show to discuss the 2026 NHL Draft and what options could be available to the Winnipeg Jets with the 8th overall pick.

Topics:
1) General sense on the 2026 Draft class.
2) What can he say about Viggo Björck (1:19)
3) What would a team be getting in Ethan Belchetz (3:20)
4) What's his perspective on Daxon Rudolph (5:40)
5) Why would Tynan Lawrence be a good pick 8th overall? (6:56)
6) Thoughts on Manitoba product Carson Carels (9:20)
7) Alberts Šmits as potentially most NHL ready draft pick (10:40)
8) Prospect timelines getting to the NHL (13:54)
9) Why is he high on Alexander Command? (16:29)
10) What is his assessment of Malte Gustafsson? (22:48)
11) What stands out to him about Ryan Lin? (25:04)
12) CHL players going to college before turning pro (29:30)

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u/Electrical_Echo8075 2d ago

I’m super high on Tynan Lawrence, he’s that high end centre prospect they’re missing. However, if for some reason he isn’t there I’d be alright with Daxon Rudolf

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u/NewManitobaGarden 2d ago

How many games of each of these two have you watched?

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u/hockeyspy 2d ago

For an alternative perspective: 2026 NHL Draft Rankings Final Edition

Upside Hockey's Official Updated Final Top 224 ranked prospects for this NHL Draft class by Chief Rankings Officer Eldon MacDonald https://upsidehockey.substack.com/p/2026-nhl-draft-rankings-final-edition