Elite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks’ season was defined by inconsistency and inner turmoil. However, beneath the surface, their prospect pipeline showed signs of growth. After finishing last year’s rankings at No. 21, Vancouver moved up one spot to No. 20.

It’s a small but notable step for a system that has long been criticized for lacking depth. The foundation from last year's group remains with Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Tom Willander. Both took meaningful strides over the past season, improving their stock while inching closer to full-time NHL roles. Their presence alone helps stabilize the pool, but the bigger shift comes from the organization’s activity at the draft table.

For the first time since 2019, the Canucks made selections in both the first and second rounds. They used those picks to inject hig