The Vancouver Canucks are hoping to execute a quick and easy rebuild. Hitting a home run at fifth overall is certainly an important step, but the later picks are arguably even more important.
While most first-round picks end up being NHL regulars, late-round picks rarely pan out. But, we also see big-time steals in rounds three to seven every year.
Could QMJHL winger D’Artagnan Joly be this year’s edition?
QUEBEC CITY, QC - OCTOBER 14: D'Artagnan Joly of the Baie Comeau Drakkar skates against the Quebec Remparts during their QMJHL hockey game at the Centre Videotron on October 14, 2016 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.