Torgersson joins fellow Swedes Simon Lundmark (2nd round, 2019), David Gustafsson (2nd round, 2018), Arvid Holm (6th round, 2017) and Jacob Cederholm (4th round, 2016) to hear their names called out by the Jets.
"It's a great day. It's been a really great evening," said Torgersson via a Zoom call from Sweden.
"It's been great."
Torgersson has a knack for scoring goals as he tied for fourth in goals recording 26 goals and 18 assists in 39 games played. NHL Central Scouting described him as a 'big tough and strong power forward with mobility and speed. Never stops skating. A workhorse with a great winning attitude and a good skill-set.'
He said he enjoys using his size to his advantage.
"I would say it's very important, I'm a big guy" said Torgersson.
"I will have to use my body and it will help me on the ice."
Torgersson's size was a bonus for Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff who sees the Swede as a middle six forward in the Jets organization.
"He skates well. Good character, good hockey sense. Strong along the boards, can protect pucks well," said Cheveldayoff.
"Again someone that I think is going to continue to develop and grow into his body. A good skater so that should translate well over the course of time."
The 18-year-old native of Hono, Sweden found out that he was drafted while out for dinner with family and his agent. He saw his name pop up on the screen at the restaurant.
"It was a really nice feeling. Right from the first meeting with them (the Jets) I felt like it was a great organization. It just feels good." said Torgersson.
Right before Torgersson began his media call, Winnipeg chose defenceman Anton Johannesson with their 5th round selection. The two Swedes played against one another in a few tournaments in their home country so there will be some familiarity whenever the two can come to Winnipeg.
Johannesson is much smaller than his countryman at 5'9" and 154 pounds, he is a left shot defenceman.
"He is a real good combination of skill and hockey sense and skating. The upside there we think is high," said Cheveldayoff.
"He did slide so to speak because of the injury. We had a conversation with him here and it looks like he should be on the mend. We're hopeful that he's back playing in December. Someone again that has the hockey sense and the skating and skill package, we think there is a lot of room for growth."
