"Swedish Sensation Takes Unexpected Turn: Jets' Top Pick Viggo Björck Released by Djurgården. In a shocking move, Djurgården's Swedish Hockey League team has granted center Viggo Björck, recently selected by the Winnipeg Jets with the eighth overall pick, a release from his contract. Just last month, Björck was expected to spend the next year playing for Djurgården, but it appears his NHL ambitions have taken priority. The sudden release raises questions about the 19-year-old's future in the Swedish Hockey League and his potential debut with the Jets in the spring of 2027."

When the Jets selected Swedish center Viggo Björck with the eighth overall pick last month, they weren’t expecting to see him in Winnipeg until spring 2027 at the earliest. He was entering the final season of his contract with Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Today, however, Djurgården announced that they’ve granted Björck a release for […]