On the Clock: Vancouver Canucks: Behind the Scenes with the Vancouver Canucks at the NHL Draft

A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off.

In On the Clock: Vancouver Canucks, Daniel Wagner explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Canucks at the draft, including tales of Stan Smyl, Trevor Linden, the Sedin twins, and more.

Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success.

From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections and the ones that got away, this is a must-read for Vancouver faithful and hockey fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built.

Daniel Wagner is the co-founder and editor of Pass it to Bulis, the official Canucks blog of Vancouver Is Awesome. He previously covered the Canucks for The Vancouver Courier and The Vancouver Sun.