2026 NHL Draft

[Topper]

Rypian

[Todd Bersnoozi]

I have also noted that Verhoeff seems to be dropping as well. If the Canucks fall to 3rd, who knows who they should take.

If Verhoeff has the potential to become like a S.Weber, it'll be aweful tempting to grab him. An all situations D-man, logs 30 mins/game, play physical and a booming shot is almost a must take, but then he might become a Guddy as well.

[Lancer]

I have also noted that Verhoeff seems to be dropping as well. If the Canucks fall to 3rd, who knows who they should take.

If Verhoeff has the potential to become like a S.Weber, it'll be aweful tempting to grab him. An all situations D-man, logs 30 mins/game, play physical and a booming shot is almost a must take, but then he might become a Guddy as well.

It’s the feet that concern me. If he can get more agile and use his edges better, he can be that #1 stud. The fact he can get pucks through traffic, though, is a skill not every Dman possesses.

[Cookie La Rue]

Just to be safe, make sure the draftpick doesn't drive a motorbike.

[donlever]

[Cousin Strawberry]

That Chase Reid kid looks like a helluva pick at 3 though. Less risk that KV.

I read the canucks "brain" trust were all watching Malhotra though so if they follow the odds and drop to 3 watch for them to take him instead of one of these promising defenders

[Carl Yagro]

I don't like this thinking at all. It's a watershed moment, a blue moon event and you go safe instead of high ceiling?

One-eye's kid projects as a 2C at best and you have years upon years of rebuilding to acquire your offensive center... and it doesn't have to come from drafting.

Just my 2 cents.

[donlever]

I read the canucks "brain" trust were all watching Malhotra though so if they follow the odds and drop to 3 watch for them to take him instead of one of these promising defenders

My guess is if they pick 3 and McKenna and Stenberg are gone that they take Malhotra.

[Cousin Strawberry]

To be fair Malhotra has had a terrific second half and exploded in the playoffs though so hes not necessarily capping out at a 2C. His point totals for a 17 year old are eye opening for sure.

Having already committed to BU next year is actually a good thing from a Canucks fans perspective as this inept management group can't rush him up to the NHLs worst roster at age 18 to get his confidence destroyed

[donlever]

Mannys kid with a Mansfieldian like second half explosion.

[Cousin Strawberry]

LOL!

[theman]

Pick BPA no matter where the Canucks end up at the top of the draft.

[Carl Yagro]

To be fair Malhotra has had a terrific second half and exploded in the playoffs though so hes not necessarily capping out at a 2C. His point totals for a 17 year old are eye opening for sure.

Yes, but if junior, university or Euro stats automatically translate to similar NHL success, then there would be no busts.

What do you think of our $11.6M superstar now? After all, he beat Peter Forsberg's record as an under 20 player. Did you think the Sedins would amount to anything after 4 years in the league?

How about all those WHL scoring title winners? Lots of meh to choose from.

A few examples, not saying it couldn't happen with Mandhu's kid.

[Cousin Strawberry]

He's dominating against 20 yr olds in the playoffs. You can't really ask for more out of a 17 year old at this stage and there's nothing he could do to top what he's doing right now.

He is heading to the NCAA as well so he's doing what you want your blue chippers to do in his shoes.

The kid can fly, has a wicked shot and sees the ice like an elite playmaker. Lots to like there

[Carl Yagro]

Yeah, that's all fine. It still doesn't destroy my argument. Moe Lemay could fly too. Russ Courtnall aussi.

How will any prospect adjust to the NHL? That will be determined soon enough.

If TFGs pick him, I'll be happy. If they go with one of the big RHDs with potential, that would be more to my liking. My preference is still the Yukon Kid if he's available to us.

I'd would be more for Malhotra than Stenberg, TBH.