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Kevin Cheveldayoff

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Kevin A. Cheveldayoff[1]
Born February 4, 1970[1]
Place of birth Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada[1]
Position Defenseman[2]
Current role Executive vice president and general manager, Winnipeg Jets[1]

Kevin Cheveldayoff is a Canadian ice hockey executive and former player who serves as the executive vice president and general manager of the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL.

Context

Kevin Cheveldayoff was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on February 4, 1970, and played as a defenseman before becoming an executive [1]. He was drafted 16th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders but never played in the NHL due to a career-ending knee injury [1]. He later moved into front-office roles, including with the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets [3]. He has been the Jets' general manager since 2011 [3].

Documented claims

  • He was drafted 16th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. [1]
  • He never played a game in the NHL as a player. [1]
  • He won a Stanley Cup as an assistant general manager with the Chicago Blackhawks. [4]

Questions and answers

What is Kevin Cheveldayoff's nationality?

He is Canadian [1].

Did Kevin Cheveldayoff play in the NHL?

No, he never played a game in the NHL as a player [1].

What teams has Kevin Cheveldayoff worked for?

He has worked for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Winnipeg Jets, among others [3].

Sources

  1. Kevin Cheveldayoff: Bio, Stats, News & More — thehockeywriters.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. CHEVELDAYOFF RETURNS TO OLD STOMPING GROUNDS - Brandon Wheat Kings — chl.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Kevin Cheveldayoff Stats And News — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Kevin Cheveldayoff | NHL Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.com — spotrac.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports