Nation Sites
The Nation Network
CanucksArmy has no direct affiliation to the Vancouver Canucks, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, NHL, or NHLPA
Canucks’ GM Benning: Danila Klimovich “most likely to play in QMJHL next season”
Photo credit: Twitter via @HockeyAgent1
Aug 16, 2021, 17:48 EDTUpdated: Aug 16, 2021, 17:47 EDT
The Vancouver Canucks’ first selection of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft will most likely play in the QMJHL next season, according to general manager Jim Benning.
“I think the plan’s gonna be for him to go to Rouyn’s camp and then come to our training camp and we’ll see where he’s at,” Benning told The Athletic. “It’d probably be best right now playing in the Q.”
The Canucks selected Klimovich with the 41st overall pick in this year’s draft, and signed him to an entry-level contract shortly after.
The Belarussian forward has plenty of upside and really burst onto the scene at this year’s U18s, where he scored six goals in five games.
You can read a deep-dive into Klimovich’s game here.
Recent articles from David Quadrelli
Breaking News
- The Farmies: Lekkerimäki’s late goal not enough as Abbotsford Canucks fall 4-3 to Rocket
- Foote’s postgame remarks rightly cast doubt that Canucks have proper group of veterans to lead team into next era
- Kiefer Sherwood: How the value of the two seconds the Canucks returned compare to a first-round pick
- Blackfish: Lekkerimäki returns, Cootes off to a hot start with Prince Albert, and more
- Adam Foote shows frustration with Canucks’ vets and culture after loss to Islanders