In a first round that has been all about speed, the Winnipeg Jets snapped up explosive Kyle Connor of the Youngstown Phantoms with their No. 17 overall choice.
Connor, who is committed to the Michigan Wolverines program where Jets defenceman Jacob Trouba played before going pro, turned heads during his draft season in the United States Hockey League with his ability to control the puck and change the tempo of games with his speed and skill. Not unlike Jets centre Mark Scheifele, who had a similar lanky body type during his Barrie Colts days, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Connor was a riser throughout his draft season.