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The NHLJets only have four picks in the upcoming NHL Draft but one of them is No. 10. WiebesWorld previews what the Jets could do on draft day, including some potential trade possibilities.

WINNIPEG — One thing Kevin Cheveldayoff hasn’t done during his tenure as general manager of theSure, Cheveldayoff improved his club by making a shrewd move in picking up Michael Frolik from the Chicago Blackhawks on Day 2 of the NHL Draft back in 2013, but we’re talking about a swing-for-the-fences type of move that involves players and/or prospects.

Unlike last June, a trade of this magnitude involving Laine is not a foregone conclusion — though it can’t be discounted entirely either. Needs to address for the Jets include the second-line centre role and at least one — and possibly two experienced defencemen, though neither one of those are expected to be immediately filled by the player chosen by Winnipeg in the first round in 2020.By virtue of victories by the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks during the qualifying round, the Jets jumped from 12th overall to 10th in the first round, which is set for Oct. 6.

With D-men Jamie Drysdale and Jake Sanderson both expected to be off the board by the time the Jets are on the clock, it will leave Cheveldayoff and his amateur scouting staff with an intriguing choice to make.While the Jets are expected to be interested in defencemen Kaiden Guhle of the Prince Albert Raiders and Braden Schneider of the Brandon Wheat Kings, there are going to be skilled forwards available who could help fill some other needs.

Although he didn’t put up big offensive numbers with Rauman Lukko, Heinola had a strong development year and figures to be in the mix to compete for a spot with the Jets next season — though it’s possible some time in the American Hockey League could be required. Along with Heinola, 2017 second-rounder Dylan Samberg figures to be ready to earn a roster spot this season and projects to be a shutdown defender that can eventually handle top-four minutes.

 

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With just over one week to go, here’s my NHLJets free agency primer:

WiebesWorld Take Loui and a first from Vancouver for your 5th rounder. will only have 4 picks still but will then have two first rounders.

WiebesWorld Trade Laine to Montreal...

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