Should the Canucks risk it all on Gavin McKenna?

Fansided | March 19, 2026

The upcoming draft has the potential to be franchise altering for the Canucks.

Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images | James Lang-Imagn Images

101 days. That is how much time is left until the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The front loaded draft will likely come to define the future for the few teams picking at the top, especially the Canucks.

But before then, the Canucks will have to go through the NHL Draft Lottery on May 4th.