Vancouver Canucks headlined Round 1 with Caleb Malhotra (#3), Adam Novotný (#24). Best value came on Caleb Malhotra at #3 (A-). 2 of their 10 picks graded in the A-range.
The Vancouver Canucks are stacked with 2 first-round picks in 2026 — #3, #24 (via MIN) — the capital to address several needs (C, RD, RW) or package a move up the board. At 3rd, the cleanest fits on HockeyMockDraft.com's board are Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra, Carson Carels.
Based on HockeyMockDraft.com's current consensus board, the prospects most likely to fit this slot:
The Canucks hold 10 picks across all 7 rounds in 2026, including 2 first-round selections — significant draft capital.
Picking in the top 10, the Vancouver Canucks are in range for a potential cornerstone. Expect a best-player-available approach, leaning toward center if the board breaks evenly.
The Vancouver Canucks earned a B+ for their 2026 NHL Draft class on HockeyMockDraft.com. Vancouver Canucks headlined Round 1 with Caleb Malhotra (#3), Adam Novotný (#24). Best value came on Caleb Malhotra at #3 (A-). 2 of their 10 picks graded in the A-range.
The Vancouver Canucks made 10 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, led by Caleb Malhotra (#3), Adam Novotný (#24), Brooks Rogowski (#33). See the full list above.
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