Shane Malloy talks 2026 NHL Draft and potential options for the Winnipeg Jets at 8th overall

Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio joined us on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show to discuss the 2026 NHL Draft and what options could be available to the Winnipeg Jets with the 8th overall pick. We break down some of the top prospects in the class, potential fits for Winnipeg, and what the Jets should be looking for on draft day.Topics:1) General sense on the 2026 Draft class.2) What can he say about Viggo Björck (1:19)3) What would a team be getting in Ethan Belchetz (3:20)4) What's his perspective on Daxon Rudolph (5:40)5) Why would Tynan Lawrence be a good pick 8th overall? (6:56)6) Thoughts on Manitoba product Carson Carels (9:20)7) Alberts Šmits as potentially most NHL ready draft pick (10:40)8) Prospect timelines getting to the NHL (13:54)9) Why is he high on Alexander Command? (16:29)10) What is his assessment of Malte Gustafsson? (22:48)11) What stands out to him about Ryan Lin? (25:04)12) CHL players going to college before turning pro (29:30)