Canucks: 3 prospects people want to see play NHL games this year

Jonah Gadjovich – Left-wing

Another prospect from the Canucks 2017 NHL Entry Draft is making waves at the AHL level. Left-winger Jonah Gadjovich is playing in full stride right now, collecting a team-leading eight goals and 9 points playing for the Comets.

Gadjovich has found his game in 2021 through the use of his body down low and in front of the net. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, Gadjovich has the ability to use his size to his advantage and it’s a huge reason why he’s leading the Comets in goals scored.

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His offseason conditioning has helped him gain strength and become a more physical threat — Two components to his game that make him a better hockey player. He still needs to put in work when it comes to his skating ability, but he’s doing enough offensively for the Comets this season to earn him a shot at playing hockey at the NHL level.

I would consider him to be a bit of a long shot to get into NHL games this year, but that should be surprising when you consider how he’s playing right now. Some players just take a bit more convincing, and that might be what Gadjovich has to do. If he can play at this level consistently for an entire season, then there is no doubt he gets his chance.

Final thoughts…

The Canucks have a handful of prospects from the 2017 NHL Entry Draft that are starting to blossom into good quality picks. Each one of these players mentioned above has what it takes to be an NHL player, but they just need the right opportunity to showcase their skills at the NHL level.

What do you think Canucks nation? Are these the three players next in line on the Canucks’ depth chart or is there someone else who is more worthy of a shot to prove themselves worthy? Let us know in the comment section below.