Tsn 1040: Sekeres & Price

June 28 2023: NHL Draft (1st Round) - Cam Robinson & Jeff Paterson

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Matt and Blake discuss and dissect Tom Willander, the Canucks' choice at 11th overall in the NHL. From his love of the Canucks at an early age (Orca > Skate), to his meteoric rise up draft boards in the second half of this season, to his next step at Boston University where he'll learn the North American game and get a better opportunity to work on his strength and offensive game. Draft insider Cam Robinson stops by from Nashville with his evaluation of Willander as a player and on how the Canucks did value wise. The guys discuss whether there were trade down opportunities, and the top-10 surprises of Simashev & Danielson -- two other prospects the Canucks were reportedly eyeing. We also discuss the team passing on local product Zach Benson. Jeff Paterson from the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast puts it all into context for us. The Canucks organizational needs now and in the future, where Willander fits, and what's left to do -- top-4 defenceman, third-line centre -- for this coming season. Plus, we go To