BUFFALO, N.Y. – Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says he’s been locked in for some time on who he will select with the second-overall pick in tonight’s first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
Of course, Cheveldayoff hasn’t revealed his choice ahead of time, even though the majority of the hockey world expects him to make winger Patrik Laine of Finland the newest member of the Jets.
Assuming the Toronto Maple Leafs will choose No. 1-ranked Auston Matthews with the first-overall pick, Cheveldayoff’s options would seem to be either Laine or highly regarded right-winger Jesse Puljujarvi, also of Finland.