You might still be recovering from our 2016 NHL draft coverage and learning the names of the Vancouver Canucks’ picks. But as a fan of prospects and junior hockey, I am afraid I have to tell you it’s never too early to take a look at the next draft.
The Canucks are hoping to make a playoff appearance in 2017 and improved their roster in an attempt to achieve that, which makes any draft projections even harder. Depending on how well certain players actually work out, the Canucks could indeed reach a wild-card playoff spot, but they could also end up finishing at the bottom of the standings once more.