Canucks consider Jack Hextall in upcoming NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks are analyzing center Jack Hextall as a potential pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Hextall, a standout for the Youngstown Phantoms, recorded 58 points in 59 games during the season, leading U18 players in the USHL. His strong performance continued with the US team at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he contributed to a Gold Medal win. Next season, Hextall is set to play for Michigan State University, which could further enhance his development. The Canucks hold 10 draft picks and aim to bolster their center depth through strategic selections.
- •Hextall recorded 58 points in 59 games with Youngstown Phantoms.
- •He ranked second on Team USA at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
- •The Canucks have 10 picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
- •Hextall will play for Michigan State University next season.
- •Canucks need to improve center depth in their prospect pool.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Vancouver Canucks 2026 NHL Draft Target: Jack Hextall
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