Canucks Acquire 2nd and 4th Round Picks from Dallas The Vancouver Canucks have bolstered their draft prospects by acquiring a pair of picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. In a trade announced today, the Canucks sent forward Marko Dano to the Dallas Stars in exchange for their second- and fourth-round selections. Dano, who has struggled to find consistency with the Canucks since being acquired from Columbus in 2015, will look to revive his career with the Stars. In return, Vancouver adds another layer of depth to its prospect pool, which already boasts highly touted youngsters like forward Nils Hoglander and defenseman Quinn Hughes. "We're excited about the addition of these picks to our draft arsenal," said Canucks General Manager Jim Benning in a statement. "We believe Marko has a chance to re-establish himself as a top-six forward with Dallas, while we continue to build for the future through shrewd moves like this one." The trade marks the third time in the last year that the Canucks have dealt away a player in exchange for draft picks. In December, they sent defenseman Erik Gudbranson to Anaheim for a second-round selection, and in February, they traded forward Thomas Vanek to Columbus for a fourth-rounder. With these latest additions, Vancouver now holds five picks in the upcoming draft, including two in the top 100. The team is expected to be busy this summer, as Benning looks to continue rebuilding the roster through a combination of free agency and the draft.#Columbus #Vancouver_Canucks #Jim_Benning #Dallas_Stars #Marko_Dano #NHL_Entry_Draft #Erik_Gudbranson #Anaheim #Thomas_Vanek
