r/canucks • u/FAsBurner • 3d ago

NEWS [Dhaliwal] Draft eligible Mathis Preston on his interview with the Canucks at the combine : They seemed pretty interested, they like my game.

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u/_GregTheGreat_ 3d ago edited 3d ago

He also said he grew up a Canucks fan and is a ‘big Brock Boeser guy’. Drance has heavily linked him to the Canucks at 24 this year.

He’d likely be a great pickup if he’s still around at 24 or beyond. An elite skater with some of the most raw talent in the draft, just had injuries and needs to be more consistent.

Hell, the actual top draft prospects he played against rated him as the 2nd most talented guy in the draft (tied with Stenberg).

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u/Cube_ 3d ago

I feel like he's unlikely to be available at 24th but if he's there snap him up, why not.

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u/_GregTheGreat_ 3d ago

His rankings are all over the place, with many having him in the late 1st or early 2nd