The Canucks are actually tearing down their roster to build it up with new assets, they currently hold two picks in this year's first round* (one is conditional) and it could definitely shape the Canucks' future.
The Daily Faceoff released its top 40 mock draft picks and they have the Canucks making some interesting picks.
7 - Canucks pick Vancouver native and WHL standout Andrew Cristall. Currently playing with the Kelowna Rocket, he's having a heck of a season. He counts nothing less than 62 points in 36 games.
13 - Canucks opt for Russian defenseman Mikhaïl Gulyayev. Described as an offensive defenseman, he surely fits in well with today's game. Speedy and agile skater, fairly certain that he'd be a nice fit with the newly signed development coach Sergei Gonchar.
40 - Canucks select Beau Akey, the right-handed defenseman desperately needed in Vancouver. A good two-way d-man who currently plays in Barrie. He has nothing less counts 37 points in 45 games.
To me, the idea of acquiring a skilled forward like Cristall is definitely exciting. He has the ability to take over a game at any given point and he's shown it on multiple occasions this year in Kelowna. He'd definitely be a nice addition behind Elias Pettersson as the team's second-line centerman.
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FEVRIER 7 | 105 ANSWERS LATEST | DailyFaceoff reveals its top-40 mock draft and the results for the Canucks are amazing Do you want the Canucks to pick Cristall if he's still available at their rank? | ||
Yes | 62 | 59 % |
No | 43 | 41 % |
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