The Vancouver Canucks began day two of the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting massive 6’7 right-shot centre Brooks Rogowski with the 33rd overall pick. They were back on the clock just eight picks later, and with pick 41, the Canucks selected Niklas Aaram-Olsen.

Here is what we wrote about Niklas Aaram-Olsen in a recent scouting report.

“Aaram-Olsen brings speed, skill and intrigue after producing 20 goals and 40 points in 29 games for Örebro’s junior team. He attacks off the rush, handles the puck at pace and works responsibly on the backcheck. The Norwegian winger also appeared in 16 SHL contests, gaining valuable experience against heavier competition. Adding strength and consistency on a shift-to-shift basis will determine whether his offence translates to a role as a top-nine NHLer.”

Here is what Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis wrote about Aaram-Olsen in his final mock draft.

“Aaram-Olsen always shines internationally, typically playing a big role for Norway across all age groups. He’s a pure goal scorer, and he often can be found dominating his own age group. I love him on the power play, where it feels like he does a good job of cycling the puck and then firing quick one-timers. Against men, though. Aaram-Olsen has left a lot to be desired, and scouts have knocked him for having a lack of high-end tools outside of his shot. If he can play with more pace and learn to dominate play through the middle, he could be a good snag. I like the upside, even if some scouts aren’t as convinced.”

Aaram-Olsen is the first non-CHL pick for the Canucks in this draft. According to CanucksArmy’s own Dave Hall, who is on the ground in Buffalo, Aaram-Olsen confirmed that he will go to Boston University next season, meaning he will be teammates with Caleb Malhotra.

On night one, the Canucks selected Caleb Malhotra with the third overall pick, and winger Adam Novotny at 24th overall. Many fans hoped that the Canucks would select skilled Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston at one of their selections in round two, but Preston fell all the way to the Anaheim Ducks at 50th overall.  

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