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At the start of the season Kotkaniemi showed above average hockey IQ and skills, but his skating didn't move the needle for scouts.
Andrew Nazareth|
The Vancouver Canucks own the seventh pick in the 2018 draft. Find out which player the experts project them to take with their first rounder.
Alex Hoegler|
If Evan Bouchard possessed above average skating ability, he would have definitely been considered for second, maybe even first overall.
Andrew Nazareth|
The Vancouver Canucks need more offense and speed, and free agent Michael Grabner would be the perfect addition for this team.
Alex Hoegler|
The Canuck Way profiles Adam Boqvist, our 10th-ranked prospect in the 2018 NHL draft, who's blessed with speed puck-moving skills.
Alex Hoegler|
Most of the winners on this list had cores between the ages of 21 and 26. Yes Jim, some of these players in their early 20's can lead an NHL team.
Scott Rosenhek|
Regardless of what happens, Smith is is still an exciting prospect. He checks all the boxes for a modern NHL defenceman and bears little risk.
Scott Rosenhek|
While Farabee will likely be out of range for the Vancouver Canucks, a few other teams who were unlucky during the lottery could snag a special player.
Scott Rosenhek|
While Veleno certainly proved he was capable of playing in the QMJHL, he never scored at a prolific pace like his exceptional status counterparts.
Andrew Nazareth|
Few players get a handful of games in that league at his age, but in that time span, Lundeström has played 97 games against professional adults.
Scott Rosenhek|
The Vancouver Canucks should offer to take on Milan Lucic's contract from the Edmonton Oilers by offering up Loui Eriksson.
Alex Hoegler|
The Stanley Cup was just awarded yesterday, but ESPN already has power rankings for next season. It already doesn't look good for the Canucks.
Scott Rosenhek|
Vitali Kravtsov is an electric forward with the puck skills and skating to match. While making history in the KHL, you will watch him rise in the rankings.
Scott Rosenhek|
On first inspection, these point totals don't seem like much. But, we have learned something from Vancouver Canucks prospect, Lukas Jasek.
Scott Rosenhek|
It seems that his only interest is playing in the offensive zone, an attitude that will not fly with any professional bench boss.
Andrew Nazareth|
To see them bring a Stanley Cup to Vancouver. But excuse me for being skeptical when they can't even detail a rebuild plan for their fans.
Scott Rosenhek|
The Canuck Way staff debates as to whether or not the Vancouver Canucks should make a trade for Carolina Hurricanes blueliner Noah Hanifin.
Alex Hoegler|
TSN's Bob McKenzie wouldn't be surprised if the Vancouver Canucks have taken a look at Ryan O'Reilly. Here's why they should stay away.
Alex Hoegler|
You won't get a flashy player as he moves up the leagues, but as the theme of today shows, he's a low-risk guy. Here's more on...
Scott Rosenhek|
The draft lottery is a mess and the Vancouver Canucks are among the teams that have suffered from it. But it can be fixed.
Tyler Shipley|
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