Breaking: Winnipeg Jets select defenceman Alfons Freij 37th overall
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Breaking news out of Las Vegas as the Winnipeg Jets have selected defenceman Alfons Freij 37th overall in the 2024 NHL draft.
Winnipeg Jets fans are extremely happy with this selection as they needed to bolster their blue line and picking up a skilled defenceman was ranked as a top priority for the team. Freij is known for his explosive skating abilities and his 5 on 5 play making skills.
"Freij is a smooth-skating, strong-on-his-feet-and-his-edges defenseman who thrives in transition both ways, handles the puck comfortably and confidently on exits and past pressure, walks the line beautifully and will roam and maneuver when opportunities present themselves inside the offensive zone."
In 40 regualr season games last season for the Vaxjo Lakers Jr. in Sweden, Freij notched 14 goals and 19 assists. This was an excellent pickup by Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.
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