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Sweden's Viggo Bjorck (21) attacks the net defended by Czechia goaltender Michal Orsulak (30) during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Finals action, in St. Paul on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Jets sign first-round pick Viggo Bjorck to three-year, entry-level deal

Jul 13, 2026 | 11:29 AM

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed first-round pick Viggo Bjorck to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL team announced Monday.

The contract has average annual value of US$1.075 million.

Bjorck was the eighth overall pick in June’s draft.

He was coming off a 15-point season (six goals, nine assists) for Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League.

Bjorck also helped lead Sweden to world junior championship gold.

The five-foot-nine, 180-pound centre had nine points (three goals, six assists) in seven games during the tournament.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 13, 2026.

The Canadian Press