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Vancouver Canucks: Redrafting the 2010 NHL Draft

By Janik Beichler

Feb 24, 2015; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Dallas Stars defenceman John Klingberg (3) prior to the game against the Winnipeg Jets at the MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2015; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Dallas Stars defenceman John Klingberg (3) prior to the game against the Winnipeg Jets at the MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 16, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) skates against the Minnesota Wild in game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Wild 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4 – 115th Overall

Original Pick: D Patrick McNally
New Pick: D John Klingberg (131st to DAL)
Honorable Mentions: D Patrick McNally, G Louis Domingue (138th to PHX), G Petr Mrazek (141st to DET)

Highschool prospects are difficult to evaluate, as their competition is much weaker than that at the college or junior level. But in the fourth round, Patrick McNally of the Milton Academy looked like a solid prospect. A nicely sized defenseman with great offensive upside, he recorded 22 goals and 51 points in 29 games in his draft year.

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McNally had a strong rookie year at Harvard University as well, but struggled with injuries later on. In 2015, he signed a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks. McNally played in 37 AHL games for the San Jose Barracuda in 2015-16, recording just one goal and three points. But, he could still become an NHL player one day, which is why I listed him as an honorable mention.

Instead, the Canucks could have had John Klingberg who was selected 16 picks later by the Dallas Stars. It took him until 2014 to break into the NHL, but the wait was well worth it. Klingberg is one of the most talented offensive defensemen in the world — this is no exaggeration. So far, he has 22 goals and 102 points in 154 games.

Chris Tanev, Erik Gudbranson and John Klingberg on the right side would be terrific depth this season. But who knows, maybe Nikita Tryamkin will develop into a top-pairing player on the right side as well (there’s always hope).

Alternatively, the Canucks could have had a solid goalie, though we have yet to find out whether Louis Domingue and Petr Mrazek can be NHL starters. Klingberg would have been just fine.

Next: Round 5

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