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7 most impressive Vancouver Canucks prospects so far this season

Trevor Beggs
Trevor Beggs
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Nov 28 2025, 7:40 pm
7 most impressive Vancouver Canucks prospects so far this season
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For all of the Vancouver Canucks’ transgressions, they’ve seemingly done well at the NHL Draft in recent history.

Patrik Allvin and his staff have unearthed quality players such as Tom Willander, Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Elias Pettersson, who have contributed to the NHL roster in different capacities.

That also goes without mentioning undrafted free agent signings, like Max Sasson and Nikita Tolopilo, who’ve both helped the Canucks win games this season.

But, how about the guys not currently in the NHL?

Here’s a look at the seven most impressive performances from Canucks prospects so far this season.

1. Alexei Medvedev

  • 2025-26 OHL stats: 17 GP, 9-4-1, 2.29 GAA, .919 save percentage

The confidence was evident in Alexei Medvedev after being drafted by the Canucks 47th overall earlier this year.

“I’m a winner,” he proclaimed when speaking with the media.

After an impressive preseason cup of coffee with the Canucks, Medvedev has continued his success over in the OHL with the London Knights.

He’s been one of the league’s best goaltenders this season, with his .919 save percentage ranking fifth among netminders. Medvedev was named OHL goalie of the week earlier this month after allowing just two goals over a two-game stretch.

2. Braeden Cootes

  • 2025-26 WHL stats: 13 GP, 7 G, 12 A, 19 PTS

It’s been a whirlwind few months for Braeden Cootes, who impressed Canucks brass in preseason to the point where he shockingly began the season in Vancouver.

Now that he’s back with the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, it looks like he hasn’t missed a beat.

Cootes has registered points in 10 of the 13 games he’s played with Seattle, capped off by an electric performance versus the Vancouver Giants when he posted a six-point night.

3. Sawyer Mynio

  • 2025-26 AHL stats: 18 GP, 2 G, 7 A, 9 PTS

It’s truly been sink-or-swim time for 20-year-old Sawyer Mynio.

The injury crisis in the Vancouver Canucks organization has meant Mynio has played big minutes for Abbotsford as an AHL rookie. On top of that, the left-shot defenceman has been asked to play on his off side recently.

Welcome to professional hockey, kid.

Despite the challenging circumstances, Mynio has handled the situation well, especially after his first few games. His nine points are second among all Abbotsford Canucks, and he had his first multi-point game last week, registering an assist in all three goals during a 5-3 loss.

4. Kieran Dervin

  • 2025-26 OHL stats: 22 GP, 8 G, 11 A, 19 PTS

Kieran Dervin was a bit of a surprise third-round pick for the Canucks in June, considering he spent most of the season in the Canadian U18 AAA circuit.

At training camp, Dervin showed flashes of his speed and skill, although he certainly looked like a raw prospect in terms of his defensive details.

So far, his first full season in the OHL has been a success.

Dervin has cooled off a bit after a hot start, but his 19 points still rank second on the Kingston Frontenacs.

5. Wilson Bjork

  • 2025-26 NCAA stats: 11 GP, 3 G, 3 A, 6 PTS

Selected in the fifth round of the 2025 draft, Wilson Bjork has started to find his offensive footing as an 18-year-old in the NCAA.

He’s picked up points in three of his last five games, which include an overtime winner for Colorado College.

Bjork is projected to be on Team Sweden’s roster for the World Juniors in December. He’s slated to play alongside his brother, Viggo Bjork, who’s projected to be drafted in the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

6. Gabe Chiarot

  • 2025-26 OHL stats: 20 GP, 10 G, 8 A, 18 PTS

Gabe Chiarot hasn’t disappointed this season, after a strong training camp prompted the Canucks to sign him to an entry-level contract.

The 2025 sixth-round pick currently leads the Brampton Battalion with 10 goals in 20 games this season. His wicked release has been evident as well.

7. Anthony Romani

  • 2025-26 NCAA Stats: 13 GP, 3 G, 5 A, 8 PTS

After an injury-plagued 2024-25 season, 20-year-old Anthony Romani has fared well as a freshman at Michigan University.

Even though he plays for one of the most prestigious hockey programs in the NCAA, Romani has managed to contribute offensively in a secondary scoring role.

His offensive performance is noteworthy considering he plays on a team that has 13 other players and two goalies who have been drafted into the NHL. He ranks fourth in points among those players.

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