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Dave Hall talks Mynio’s progression, intriguing prospect trade targets, and more: Canucks Conversation
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Clarke Corsan
Nov 28, 2025, 11:00 ESTUpdated: Nov 28, 2025, 11:15 EST
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On Thursday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal were joined by prospect analyst Dave Hall for an update on the Canucks’ young players — and the kinds of prospects the Canucks could target if they pivot toward selling at the trade deadline.
Hall didn’t hesitate when asked who has stood out most in Abbotsford this season.
“Sawyer Mynio has been a bright spot for Abbotsford,” Hall said. “It hasn’t been the best year for the team for a variety of reasons, but for a kid that started out as a 20-year-old on the third pair, getting 14 minutes a night if that, he’s quickly had to adjust. After Willander, Mancini and Kudryatsev went up, he was averaging 23 or 24 minutes, and even with some of those guys coming back, he’s still PP1 and PK1 getting those workhorse minutes.”
Hall added that despite the occasional moment where Mynio is “out-muscled or beaten by heavier opponents,” his overall emergence has been one of the best developments in the organization this season.
“By all accounts, he’s been the best story in Abbotsford without a doubt. He’s now second in defenceman scoring among AHL rookies. Is he NHL ready yet? Probably not, but for a team that hasn’t had a lot, he’s been a nice bright spot.”
One of the biggest storylines in Vancouver has been Tom Willander making the jump to the NHL – a move few expected as recently as summer.
“Typically, his defensive game has always been what we’ve considered his strong suit,” Hall explained. “The offensive metrics and puck-handling were the areas we were a little worried about with his transition.”
Hall noted that Willander has had to simplify, especially playing alongside fellow rookie Elias Pettersson (D-Petey).
“He tends to get himself in trouble when he tries to do too much,” Hall said. “Overall, I’d give him a B+. He’s been a good player and has carved out his role to stick with the team for now at least.”

Prospect Trade Targets

If Vancouver leans into selling on Kiefer Sherwood of the trade deadline, Hall sees three intriguing prospect targets – including one “home-run swing.”
“The most obvious answer for me would be Easton Cowan,” Hall said. “He’s one of Toronto’s guys who’s pretty high up in their system. I don’t know if it’s realistic – the Leafs just did this with Scott Laughton last year, and I don’t know if they want to go down that road again — but if they can? He’s my go-to.”
If Cowan is out of reach, Hall’s next choice comes with a lot of Swedish ties.
“Liam Öhgren is the one I’d be chasing. I was big on him in Lekkerimäki’s draft year. He’s struggled a bit this season at the NHL level so his value might be a bit lower. He’s 21, same age as Lekkerimäki, and they’ve played together a lot of their lives. He’s also played with Elias Pettersson at the Swedish international level, so there’s familiarity.”
Hall described Öhgren as a “power forward who skates well” and someone he’d “instantly be taking a value pick with for Kiefer Sherwood.”
The final name Hall highlighted was a sleeper pick – literally, given where he was drafted.
“Jack Devine from Florida. He was a seventh-round pick, but since being drafted he’s been one of the best NCAA players. He’s won a title, he’s over a point per game, and last year against Abby in the playoffs he played three games and had a point in all three.”
Devine’s versatility makes him appealing if the Canucks want upside without needing to pry away a blue-chip name.
“He’s a speedy guy who can play all over the lineup,” Hall said. “If Öhgren is too hasty of an ask, Devine plus a pick or two would be a nice fetch.”
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