John Parsons, a 20-year-old goaltender from Ithaca, New York, was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the seventh round, 220th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft — the second goaltender Winnipeg took in this draft class. The 6-foot-4 netminder, sometimes known as Jack Parsons, broke out as a late-blooming freshman at Providence College after previous stops with the USHL’s Chicago Steel and the U.S. National Team Development Program.
Evaluators describe Parsons as a highly refined goaltender with sharp play-reading and an ideal frame for the position, rarely caught out of position thanks to his ability to stay square to shooters with strong depth. His hands are considered a particular strength, projected outward to shrink the angle and make his frame look even larger, with the ability to consistently direct rebounds with his blocker and swallow pucks cleanly with his glove. He also brings an athletic background with solid edge work, though scouts note his handling of screens and backward skating still have room to improve.
Parsons played his draft season with Providence College in the NCAA, going 13-5-0 with a 2.05 GAA and a .922 save percentage, continuing his development as one of the more technically polished goaltenders to come out of college hockey this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted John Parsons? John Parsons was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the seventh round, 220th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did John Parsons play for before the draft? He played for Providence College in the NCAA, after previous stints with the USHL’s Chicago Steel and the U.S. National Team Development Program.
How did John Parsons perform in his draft season? He went 13-5-0 with a 2.05 GAA and a .922 save percentage as a freshman at Providence College.
What’s John Parsons’ playing style? Scouts describe him as a refined, positionally sound goaltender with strong hands and good depth, though his handling of screens and backward skating still need work.
How tall is John Parsons? He stands 6-foot-4.
