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Why the Canucks might find it difficult to acquire first round picks within the 2025-26 season

First round picks. There is no more precious currency to a team in the midst of a self-described ‘youth movement’ than first round picks. Everyone can now look back with some gratitude that the Vancouver Canucks avoided trading their most recent first rounder and instead selected Braeden Cootes at 15th overall this past draft.

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