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Viggo Bj\u00f6rck, Team Sweden (Photo by Leila Devlin\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nWith the eighth pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Winnipeg Jets have selected Viggo Bjorck from Djurg\u00e5rdens IF of the SHL.<\/p>\n
About Viggo Bjorck<\/p>\n
Bjorck had a very memorable second half to increase his draft stock and move up the rankings. While that was the icing on the cake, he was a consistent player with his production and overall play throughout his draft season. No matter what level he played at and despite his 5-foot-9, 181-pound frame, he excelled and got results.<\/p>\n
Bjorck produced 15 points in 46 SHL games and didn\u2019t look out of place, holding his own and constantly creating opportunities for himself and his teammates. On top of that, he dominated within his own age group as well. He became an important player that could be relied on in any situation for Sweden at the World Junior Championship, producing nine points in seven games and winning a gold medal. He was a ball of energy every time he stepped on to the ice and made an impact every time he touched the puck. He then dominated the U20 National postseason, producing 20 points in only nine games winning a gold medal. He also impressed and stood out for Sweden at the World Hockey Championship.<\/p>\n
Viggo Bj\u00f6rck, Team Sweden (Photo by Leila Devlin\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Bjorck\u2019s high-end compete, energy and elite level processing is what makes him a major threat on the ice. He can produce offensively, but is responsible and effective defensively to win battles and pressure opponents to force turnovers. He\u2019s a model of consistency and never takes a shift off.<\/p>\n
THW Prospect Profile Excerpt<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen it comes to Bjorck\u2019s other strengths, his hockey IQ, vision and playmaking are the biggest things scouts point out. As a center, those are invaluable to have in your arsenal when it comes to making it to the NHL. Like most undersized players, his work ethic, motor and competitiveness are also strong suits of his game, along with being strong on his skates and a willingness to get involved in the dirty areas of the ice. His shot is described as accurate and deceptive, which has shown itself regularly on the power play. He is also exceptional defensively and a great penalty killer.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs for weaknesses, people are always going to point to Bjorck\u2019s size. But, considering his motor, intelligence, strength and agility, that shouldn\u2019t be a concern moving forward. Scouts have also noted his lack of breakaway speed and tendency to do too much with the puck as other areas that he needs to work on.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, Bjorck\u2019s strengths outweigh his weaknesses, and any team that fixates on his size as a reason not to draft him will most likely regret it, as they have with other undersized forwards like\u00a0Cole Caufield, Logan Stankoven, Marco Rossi,\u00a0Zach Benson, and Ben Kindel in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n