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Oct 3rd, 13:47NHL Prospects
Why Braeden Cootes could make the Vancouver Canucks' opening night roster
Braeden Cootes' impressive preseason may have earned him an NHL spot to start the season, writes David St-Louis.
Sep 3rd, 13:29Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks’ check in at No. 20 on the Elite Prospects Prospect Pool Rankings
Jul 3rd, 13:46Canadian Hockey LeagueCHL Import Draft Breakdown: Ivan Ryabkin, Adam Benák, and Olivers Mūrnieks among top names selected
The always-intriguing CHL Import Draft is in the book, and this one was particularly interesting with new rules and some twists.
Jun 24th, 13:352025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Radim Mrtka brings a rare combination of certainty and upside
A 6-foot-6 blueliner with shutdown skills, vision, and transition skill, Radim Mrtka has a plethora of ways to impact the game.
Jun 14th, 22:372025 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Braeden Cootes difficult season prepped him for an NHL future
David St-Louis breaks down the film on Braeden Cootes and how his game developed despite some challenging situations.
Feb 18th, 16:14NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Viggo Björck’s scintillating professional debut turning heads
Top 2026 NHL Draft eligible Viggo Björck leads the way in this week's Roundup, followed by Radim Mrtka, Bradly Nadeau, and more.
