TSN 1040: Donnie & The Moj

Guests include Kole Lind

Craig Button says he’d be interested in a league-minimum deal for Nail Yakupov, hoping Yakupov figures out how to use his skills. Craig says Elias Pettersson has great hands and creativity and isn’t shy to go the tough areas and his skills fit well with the other young forwards the Canucks have added

Canucks second-round pick Kole Lind admits waiting til the 2nd round is motivation for him, suggesting he’s always been a bit of an underdog. Kole will focus on his offseason training program, looking to add a bit of size and strength. Kole says he played with a lot more confidence this past season, and says his 200-foot game improved immensely

#Canucks GM Jim Benning joins Matt Sekeres & Blake Price from the 2017 NHL entry draft in Chicago & says the teams 5th overall selection Elias Pettersson is really skilled center who makes players around him better

NBC analysts Bob Mckenzie, Pierre McGuire & Craig Button break down the Canucks 5th overall selection in the 2017 NHL entry draft.

Coverage of the NHL Draft

Canucks top pick Elias Pettersson views himself as a two-way player but with better offense. Elias says he loves to score and create, and says he and Jonathan Dahlen had great chemistry together this year in Sweden. Pettersson will play at least another year in Sweden, sees himself as a centre although he'll play on the wing if needed

NHL Draft Day coverage

Vancouver Canucks have chosen Swedish centre Elias Pettersson with the 5th pick in the draft. Pettersson is expected to play at least one more year in Sweden, but is described as "an elite player" by Pierre McGuire

Guests include Ben Kuzma and Travis Green