NHL draft: The Canucks have hit and missed with pivotal first-round picks (opens original article in a new tab)

The Vancouver Canucks have experienced both successes and failures with their first-round NHL draft picks, with some players becoming key contributors while others did not meet expectations.

• The Vancouver Canucks have had mixed success with their first-round draft picks over the years.
• Some notable successful picks include Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, Ryan Kesler, and Cory Schneider.
• Notable failures include Olli Juolevi, Patrick White, Nathan Smith, and Jordan Schroeder.