VANCOUVER HOCKEY DAILY | NHL TEAM | VANCOUVER CANUCKS Vancouver Canucks learn their potential odds to land the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft LotteryPUBLICATION Edward JaxonJanuary 28, 2026 (12:33) January 28, 2026 (12:33) SHARE THIS STORYPhoto credit: David Kirouac-Imagn ImagesThe Vancouver Canucks have learned what their potential odds are to land the first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, which is typically held in mid-April. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs out of out of the picture for the Vancouver Canucks , the team has turned their attention towards rebuilding, with a focus on getting younger and hopefully, getting a high draft pick in June. "On that note, I'm told the Vancouver Canucks, currently sitting 32nd in the league, had a very positive meeting with Verhoeff this week. "The last-place team will have just a 27.1 per cent chance to land the first overall pick and a 19.8 per cent chance at picking second." A recent mock draft from Daily Faceoff A recent mock draft from had the Vancouver Canucks selecting Ivar Stenberg - the Swedish winger who had a solid IIHF World Juniors - with the first overall pick.