The Vancouver Canucks are set to maximize their draft capital during Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 27, 2026.
The team holds eight remaining selections from the third round onward.
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The draft continues after a busy first round that included trades involving Brady Tkachuk, William Eklund, and Bowen Byram.
According to CanucksArmy, Vancouver already secured center Caleb Malhotra at third overall and winger Adam Novotny at pick 24.
With over 350 players listed in Central Scouting's registry, the team faces a wide pool of late-round targets.
These include smaller offensive players, sizable skaters, and goaltenders.
Key Prospects on the Canucks' Radar
Red Deer Rebels center Beckett Hamilton is a potential target at the 78th overall pick. Hamilton is ranked 33rd among North American skaters by Central Scouting.
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He recorded 24 goals and 38 assists across 67 games while leading his junior club in scoring.
Another prospect is Rögle right winger Nils Bartholdsson, ranked 33rd among European skaters. Bartholdsson accumulated 42 points in 32 games in the J20 league.
He placed just behind projected first-round pick Alexander Command in U18 scoring.
Spokane Chiefs center Tyus Sparks is an additional mid-to-late round option.
After being traded from the Vancouver Giants in the Mathis Preston deal, Sparks recorded 28 points in 29 games with Spokane to conclude his sophomore junior season.
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The Canucks aim to bolster their prospect pipeline with these eight remaining picks.
