What happened: Vancouver proposed sending Nos. 33 and 41 to Ottawa for Nos. 25 and 72 during the 2026 NHL Draft. Senators GM Steve Staios declined, and the Canucks later selected Brooks Rogowski and Niklas Aaram-Olsen with their retained picks.
Why it matters: The move would have given Vancouver a third first-round selection after taking Caleb Malhotra third overall. Keeping the package left the Canucks with both early second-round choices and nine prospects overall.
By the numbers: 33 to No. 25 while dropping 31 places from No. 41 to No. 72.
What to watch: Vancouver's prospects face Seattle in Abbotsford on Sept. 12 and 13.