12 years after the Vancouver Canucks drafted Bo Horvat, the organization selected two-way center Braeden Cootes 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old served as a captain for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL in 2024–25, with this being his third year spent with the club.
Canucks Have A Natural Leader In 2025 Draft Pick Braeden Cootes
12 years after the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> drafted Bo Horvat, the organization selected two-way center Braeden Cootes <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-select-braeden-cootes-15th-overall-in-the-2025-nhl-draft">15th overall</a> in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old served as a captain for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/whl">WHL</a> in 2024–25, with this being his third year spent with the club.