Alfons Freij / NHL.com [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/89d85771-d0fa-4d93-8be6-46c2f9f6f931.jpeg] Alfons Freij / NHL.com The Winnipeg Jets signed defenseman Alfons Freij to a three-year, entry-level contract on Saturday. The Jets used their first pick in the 2024 NHL Draft to select the Swedish defenseman, using the 37th overall pick. The 19-year-old is an exceptional skater who just completed his first professional season in Sweden's second league, HockeyAllsvenskan. With IF Björklöven, he scored two goals and eight points in 29 games. Freij's entry-level contract will see him earn an average annual value of $975,000. The Jets will likely remain patient with his development as he's expected to make his SHL debut next season with Timrå IK. Freij is the third of the four 2024 draft picks from the Jets to sign an entry-level contract, joining Kevin He and Kiernon Walton. Finnish centre Markus Loponen is the remaining draftee who has not signed his entry-level contract. Stay updated with the most interesting Jets stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwseDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story. Jets Defensive Prospect Puts Up Positive Results In First Professional Season; Tougher Challenges Await Next Season [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/04a9cc27-b487-4414-8e2b-eca35df4304a.webp] Jets Defensive Prospect Puts Up Positive Results In First Professional Season; Tougher Challenges Await Next Season Winnipeg Jets defensive prospect Alfons Freij completed his first season of professional hockey, putting up positive results. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jets-defensive-prospect-puts-up-positive-results-in-first-professional-season-tougher-challenges-await-next-season]
