On this episode of The Whiteboard, the debate heats up over Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg for the first overall pick, weighing hockey operations against the business reality of drafting a Western Canadian franchise star. The guys examine the Brett Kulak–for–Sam Girard trade and how Colorado created cap flexibility while adding assets and whether the Canucks could execute a similar cap-eating move. With Vancouver set to face the Winnipeg Jets, Marco Rossi is one to watch. It’s draft strategy, cap management, and roster-building all in focus.

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