2026 NHL Draft

[Aaronp18]

Seattle is apparently open to moving their 7th OA for a top line forward.

EP is still a top line forward right?

Getter dun.

[Cousin Strawberry]

Seattle is apparently open to moving their 7th OA for a top line forward.

EP is still a top line forward right?

Getter dun.

I would assume the team would jump on that opportunity but why would the Kraken? Maybe to replace the estrogen they're about to lose behind the bench?

[Aaronp18]

Seattle is apparently open to moving their 7th OA for a top line forward.

EP is still a top line forward right?

Getter dun.

I would assume the team would jump on that opportunity but why would the Kraken? Maybe to replace the estrogen they're about to lose behind the bench?

He just needs a change of scenery Cuz.

[Megaterio Llamas]

Apparently the Canucks only talked to their top four at the combine. That would be McKenna, Stenberg, Malhotra, and Reid.

I guess trading down isn't in the picture.

[Ronning's Ghost]

Apparently the Canucks only talked to their top four at the combine. That would be McKenna, Stenberg, Malhotra, and Reid.

I guess trading down isn't in the picture.

I think that's the logical conclusion. But if their minds were made up, they'd only need to interview 3, so I guess there is still some doubt in their minds about which one they want.

It's not what I'd do, but I'm under no delusion that I would be a top-10 GM in the League.

They're acting on more, and better, information than I have. There's an excellent chance that they have both correctly identified the top talents in the draft, and correctly identified a significant drop-off after the top 4.

EDIT: and/or, they've already talked to every other management team in the League, and there are no scenarios in which anyone will have a draft pick before wherever the Canucks think the drop-off starts, and is willing to give up anything the Canucks consider worthwhile for a chance to move up to #3OA.

[Carl Yagro]

Apparently the Canucks only talked to their top four at the combine. That would be McKenna, Stenberg, Malhotra, and Reid.

I guess trading down isn't in the picture.

What, Viggo didn't receive his invite in time?

They probably took McKenna to a family restaurant without a liquor license. Stenberg was given a cafeteria tray and lined up at Ikea. Malhotra? Home-cooked meal, son. Reid, you like sandwiches?

Butt seriously... no Verhoeff? Having they been spying on SJ?

[Hockey Widow]

Sure looks like it will be Reid or Malhotra if the other 2 are gone. O need to interview any e else when you pick 3rd

[donlever]

The Canucks had fruitful one on one face to face meetings with Verhoeff in January.

[Cousin Strawberry]

If I had to guess, I think they're taking Malhotra unless McKenna drops. I can't see them picking a defender at all

[donlever]

Where does Stenberg land in this guess?

[Carl Yagro]

Hoping for Sundin to create a big splash by making a Swede only the second 1st overall pick in draft history...

[Cousin Strawberry]

Hoping for Sundin to create a big splash by making a Swede only the second 1st overall pick in draft history...

Its very possible. I know the corporate line is to take the most marketable piece to lead the laffs out of the darkness (which is McKenna) but you have to wonder...

[donlever]

Hoping for Sundin to create a big splash by making a Swede only the second 1st overall pick in draft history...

..and I repeat myself anew.

If the Leaves pick the Swede we will get McKenna.

[Carl Yagro]

As senior executive adviser, hockey operations, I hope Mats will advise his GM to make this historic pick. Their fans will hate this... and we will love it.

Keep repeating yourself anew, Don.

[Cousin Strawberry]

Anew a Gnu named Gary...