Less than six months after acquiring him, the Vancouver Canucks have dealt forward Lukas Reichel to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Reichel, who spent most of his time in the organization with the Abbotsford Canucks, played a total of 14 games for Vancouver.

They still probably have more trading to do to get draft picks in return. But after Wednesday's deal sending Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars for a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick, it's worth noting the impressive list Vancouver is building. The Canucks simply have a lot of upcoming draft picks.

VANCOUVER — Demolition has begun for the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks.

The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars for a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029. Myers, 36, has one more season on his

While the main event to watch following the trade deadline is the playoff race, others are looking towards the draft lottery, and right now, the Vancouver Canucks lead the way.

Boston acquired Lukas Reichel from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, per TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. A German winger, Reichel was initially selected by the Blackhawks in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft (No. 17 overall).