It’s one thing to say you are going to rebuild your NHL club. But it’s a whole different one to deliver on the promise. For the Vancouver Canucks, the 2017 NHL Entry Draft will be the first major event on the way to better times.
The Canucks have too many holes to fill to do it in just one draft. But, six draft picks — including fifth overall and 33rd overall — can give the rebuild a nice little boost.
But whom will general manager Jim Benning select? We discussed every possible outcome with our staff.