Vancouver Canucks — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
rebuilding
Draft Needs
Center90%
Wing90%
Defense80%
Goalie80%
Rebuilding. Top needs: center, wing, defense, goalie.
2026 Draft Picks
| Round | Overall | Original Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | Own pick | |
| 1 | #21 | Minnesota Wild | via trade with MIN |
| 2 | #33 | Own pick | |
| 2 | #41 | San Jose Sharks | via trade with SJS |
| 4 | #97 | Own pick | |
| 5 | #129 | Own pick | |
| 6 | #161 | Own pick | |
| 7 | #193 | Own pick |
Top Prospects for Vancouver Canucks
#1EliteGavin McKenna(LW)Penn State (NCAA)#2EliteIvar Stenberg(LW)Frölunda HC (SHL)#5Top 15Caleb Malhotra(C)Brantford (OHL)#8Top 15Tynan Lawrence(C)Boston University (NCAA)#9Top 15Viggo Björck(C)Djurgårdens IF (SHL)#10Top 15Ethan Belchetz(LW)Windsor (OHL)#12Top 15Oscar Hemming(LW)Boston College (NCAA)#13Top 15Adam Novotný(LW)Peterborough (OHL)#15Top 15Oliver Suvanto(C)Tappara (Liiga)#16Late 1st RoundElton Hermansson(RW)MoDo Hockey (HA)
