The Vancouver Canucks have selected Braeden Cootes 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old center was the sixth WHLer selected, and third in a row. Listed at 6'0", 186 lbs, Cootes spent part of this season as the captain of the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Cootes had a successful year both at the WHL an international level. He recorded 63 points in 60 regular-season games before putting up eight points in six post-season games. Cootes also captained Canada to a Gold Medal at the U18s, recording 12 points in seven games.
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