The Vancouver Canucks own the seventh-overall pick in this year’s draft, but general manager Jim Benning would be wise to find a way to land another first-rounder, given the immense amount of talent in this class.
Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to secure such a pick at the trade deadline, as Thomas Vanek once again brought back little value in a trade deadline deal.
The Canucks will have to sacrifice a notable veteran, or else Benning is going to have to get crafty if he wants to trade up late in the first round this year.