Jets Recent Late Round Pick Already Showing Gem Status Months After Draft
Seventh-round surprise Jacob Cloutier's explosive OHL production hints at a future offensive force, defying draft-day expectations for the Jets.
The Winnipeg Jets may have found an unexpected gem deep in their prospect pipeline. Jacob Cloutier, a seventh-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, is beginning to turn heads with his offensive production in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The 18-year-old right winger, a native of Gloucester, Ontario, is currently skating in his second full junior season with the Saginaw Spirit and continues to show encouraging signs of growth.
Cloutier is on pace to match his rookie output of 47 points with 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points in 62 games this season. He is averaging 0. 73 points per game and has become a reliable contributor for Saginaw.
He is also emerging as a name worth monitoring among Winnipeg ’s developing prospects. #NHLJets 2025 seventh-round pick Jacob Cloutier scored twice including the GWG in Saginaw’s 4-3 win over Soo Wednesday night. He also earned First Star.
He’s now up to 21G and 24A for 45P in 62 #OHL games. 🎥 - OHL | #NHLJetsNation pic. twitter.