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View at The AthleticVancouver Canucks' No. 3 pick in 2026 NHL Draft: The case for Reid, Verhoeff, Carels, Šmits and Rudolph
The AthleticThe 2026 draft could see as many as five or six defenders selected in the top 10, and some as early as the top three.
Published: May 28, 2026, 9:00 am Added: May 29, 2026, 5:28 am
