06/09/2026
The Winnipeg Jets met with defenceman Keaton Verhoeff at the 2026 NHL Draft Combine.
Verhoeff is projected to be a first-round pick and is considered one of the top defencemen available in this yearβs draft.
For much of the past year, the six-foot-four blueliner from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, was viewed as a top-three pick. In recent months, however, his stock has slipped in some rankings, placing him closer to where the Jets are set to select at eighth overall.
With a chance that Verhoeff could still be on the board when Winnipeg makes its pick, the Jets made sure to spend some time with the 17-year-old at the combine.
πΈ - The New York Times