Seattle Thunderbirds Captain Braeden Cootes Signs Entry-Level Contract With The Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have signed Braeden Cootes to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Seattle Thunderbirds center was drafted by Vancouver 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Cootes is the third WHLer from this year's draft to sign his ELC, joining Ben Kindel and Lynden Lakovic.

Seattle Thunderbirds Captain Braeden Cootes Signs Entry-Level Contract With The Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks have signed Braeden Cootes to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Seattle Thunderbirds center was drafted by Vancouver 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Cootes is the third WHLer from this year's draft to sign his ELC, joining Ben Kindel and Lydon Lakovic.