Canucks’ Scouts Face Real Pressure In Critical Draft

Vancouver is heading into a draft where the stakes feel bigger than just adding prospects, because the organization needs hits and it needs them badly. When a team is trying to thread the needle between rebuilding and staying relevant, the scouting staff usually ends up carrying the heaviest bag in the room. The Canucks cannot afford a soft night on the draft floor, especially when every pick is going to get judged against the bigger picture.