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NHL Mock Draft: Beichler’s Final 3 Round Mock

By Janik Beichler

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Mark Hunter announces Mitchell Marner (not pictured) as the number four overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs as commissioner Gary Bettman looks on in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Mark Hunter announces Mitchell Marner (not pictured) as the number four overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs as commissioner Gary Bettman looks on in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jared McCann puts on a team sweater after being selected as the number twenty-four overall pick to the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Vancouver Canucks Draft Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks did not have the greatest of times at the NHL Draft Lottery, dropping down to No. 5. Things got worse when they missed out on Pierre-Luc Dubois, who went fourth overall to the Edmonton Oilers. But, looking at it objectively, it is hard to be disappointed about Matthew Tkachuk.

"A multi-dimensional energy winger that plays a pro-style, adaptive game. Well-versed as a guy who can consistently put up points, but also as an agitator who plays with a little bit of bite and nastiness. Skates with excellent balance and speed, outclassing many in his age range. No lack of offensive instincts and knows how to score in many different ways. Confidence in his abilities and playing to the extent of his capabilities strengthens his work ethic and creativity. All-in-all, a unique and effective forward who defines his own limits and seeks to exceed them, along with all on-ice expectations. (Curtis Joe, EliteProspects 2016)"

It will be a while before Tkachuk breaks into the league, but he will be a great addition to the top six once he is there. Well, if the Canucks really do draft him like predicted in this mock.

After dealing the 33rd pick to the Florida Panthers in the deal that acquired Erik Gudbranson, the Canucks are left with only the 64th pick. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many players left to choose from, if Vancouver wants someone really special, so they opt for defensive defenseman Andrew Peeke.

With Gudbranson and Nikita Tryamkin already on the roster, the Canucks could have a lot of size on the blue line about five years down the road. In addition to that, they will have some talented puck-moving players like Ben Hutton, Tate Olson and Jordan Subban, and Chris Tanev could still be around as a veteran presence. Plus, they could still draft more D-men in those five years as well.

Next: 2016 Draft: 5 Sleeper Picks

In the 2015-16 season, the defense was a weakness for Vancouver, but that might change with the players mentioned above. However, Vancouver is still missing a true No. 1, and looking at the players above, they still will in five years.

The upcoming season should definitely be an improvement, but there is still work to be done.

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