2025-26 Vancouver Canucks Top Prospects
| McKeen’s Hockey Apr. 29th, 2026 |
Scott Wheeler The Athletic Mar. 26th, 2026 |
Kevin Woodley NHL.com Aug. 29th, 2025 |
Arden McLeod Dobber Prospects Sept. 15th, 2025 |
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| 1 | Braeden Cootes (C) | Jonathan Lekkerimäki (RW) | Tom Willander (RHD) | Jonathan Lekkerimaki (F) |
| 2 | Jonathan Lekkerimäki (RW) | Tom Willander (RHD) | Jonathan Lekkerimäki (RW) | Tom Willander (D) |
| 3 | Sawyer Mynio (LHD) | Braeden Cootes (C) | Braeden Cootes (C) | Aatu Räty (F) |
| 4 | Kirill Kudryavtsev (LHD) | Liam Ohgren (LW) | Aleksei Medvedev (G) | Braeden Cootes (F) |
| 5 | Alexei Medvedev (G) | Elias Pettersson (LHD) | Elias Pettersson (D) | Elias Pettersson (D) |
| 6 | Victor Mancini (RHD) | Alexei Medvedev (G) | Kirill Kudryavtsev (D) | |
| 7 | Ty Mueller (C) | Sawyer Mynio (LHD) | Arshdeep Bains (F) | |
| 8 | Wilson Bjorck (LW) | Kirill Kudryavtsev (LHD) | Alexei Medvedev (G) | |
| 9 | Anthony Romani (RW) | Ty Mueller (C) | Sawyer Mynio (D) | |
| 10 | Riley Patterson (C) | Wilson Bjorck (LW) | Danila Klimovich (F) |
** Different sites can use different criteria for determining who is still a prospect. Also, for Dobber Prospect lists they take a fantasy hockey approach – prospects whose current trajectory projects them making the most positive fantasy impact at the time that they reach the NHL.
Braeden Cootes – Cootes combines strong skating, relentless effort, and excellent hockey sense, allowing him to drive play despite not possessing one truly elite physical tool. What scouts love most is his complete game. He can create offense, kill penalties, win key faceoffs, and provide leadership both on and off the ice. His offensive upside continues to rise as his puck skills and confidence develop.
Jonathan Lekkerimaki – He can score from distance, off the rush, or on the power play, and his release is quick enough to beat goaltenders before they are fully set. Over the last two seasons, his overall game has matured significantly. His skating has improved, he has become more engaged away from the puck, and his playmaking ability has developed alongside his goal-scoring.
Tom Willander – Willander is an outstanding skater who moves effortlessly in all directions and uses his mobility to impact both offense and defense. He transitions the puck extremely well, makes intelligent breakout passes, and consistently closes gaps against attacking forwards. What separates him from many offensive-minded defensemen is his defensive reliability. He rarely takes unnecessary risks and already plays a mature, structured game.
Sawyer Mynio – The left-shot defenseman enjoyed a strong WHL career and has steadily improved his standing through his combination of skating, puck-moving ability, and offensive instincts. Mynio excels at moving the puck out of danger and supporting the attack without sacrificing defensive positioning. He possesses a good shot from the point and has shown the ability to contribute offensively on the power play.
Alexei Medvedev – Medvedev moves extremely well in the crease for a goalie of his stature and has demonstrated impressive puck-tracking ability. What stands out most is his calm demeanor; he rarely appears rattled and consistently maintains structure even when facing heavy pressure.
2025 Vancouver Canucks Draft Picks
| Rd. | # | Player | Pos. | Team | Ht. | Wt. |
| 1 | 15 | Braeden Cootes | C | Seattle (WHL) | 6′ 0″ | 186 |
| 2 | 47 | Alexei Medvedev | G | London (OHL) | 6′ 3″ | 180 |
| 3 | 65 | Kieren Dervin | C | St. Andrews College HS (ONT) | 6′ 1″ | 184 |
| 5 | 143 | Wilson Bjorck | C | Djurgarden Jr. (SWE-Jr.) | 6′ 0″ | 165 |
| 6 | 175 | Gabriel Chiarot | RW | Brampton (OHL) | 5’11” | 191 |
| 7 | 207 | Matthew Lansing | C | Fargo (USHL) | 6′ 1″ | 186 |
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