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Canucks Build Tougher Team | NHL News
The Canucks’ draft this year wasn’t just about talent—it was about building a tougher, more physical team, with five of nine picks over six-foot-three. This shift signals a move away from being easily pushed around, but success hinges on finding big players who can actually play the game. Their 33rd pick, Brooks Rogowski, will be tested against skilled, smaller defenders like Xavier Villeneuve. While the draft sets the tone, real change will come in the trade market—expect quiet but crucial moves before camp, especially around veterans like DeBrusk and Pettersson whose contracts may not fit…
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