On the Vancouver Canucks …
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: There are several mid- to late-round draft picks who are on the smaller size that are having some success in the NHL.
The Canucks haven’t so far have been trying stockpile mid- to late-round draft picks are part of their rebuilding plan. They’ve had some success in the past with them, so it’s a bit confusing why they haven’t.
The Canucks moved out Thomas Vanek at the deadline but didn’t get the pick they wanted.
Teams could be interested in defenseman Chris Tanev at the draft.