Winnipeg Jets Fans on Edge as NHL Draft Approaches The Winnipeg Jets are poised to make a significant move in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, holding the No. 8 pick in the highly anticipated first round. Taking place at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Friday, the event is expected to bring a flurry of trades and surprises as teams vie for top talent. With the Jets' eighth overall pick, the team will have a crucial decision to make: use it to bolster their roster or trade it for additional assets. As the stakes are high, Jets fans can't help but wonder what the future holds for their beloved franchise.

Winnipeg has the No. 8 pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft heading into the first round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Friday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS). Whether the Jets trade the pick to bolster ...