While trade rumours swirl around the Vancouver Canucks, prospect Sawyer Mynio is letting his play do the talking.

In a thrilling Friday night WHL matchup, he delivered a highlight-reel overtime goal to lift the Calgary Hitmen to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings.

The 19-year-old defenceman, acquired by Calgary in a trade earlier this year, has been a key addition to the team’s blue line. He’s currently on pace for 46 points this season, just shy of his career-high of 53 set last year.

Mynio’s overtime winner, his 10th goal of the season and fifth with the Hitmen, showcased his budding offensive flair and clutch scoring ability. He also added a primary assist in the game.

Despite serving as captain for the Seattle Thunderbirds, Mynio was traded to Calgary after representing Team Canada at the World Junior Championship. He hopes to contribute to a Memorial Cup run with a strong Hitmen team, currently tied for first place in the WHL’s Eastern Conference with 59 points.

Now in his fourth WHL season, he has amassed 124 points (35 goals, 89 assists) in 209 games and already has a championship title under his belt, winning the WHL championship with the Thunderbirds in 2022-23.

Drafted 89th overall by the Canucks in 2023, Mynio is making a strong case for a spot on the Abbotsford Canucks’ blue line next year. With his impressive offensive skills and leadership qualities, he’s showing why he could be a valuable addition to

The Kamloops native has already enjoyed a quick taste of pro hockey, having suited up for one game in Abbotsford at the tail-end of the 2023-24 season. That was followed by a strong NHL pre-season performance with Vancouver earlier this year, where he garnered praise from the Canucks’ bench boss.

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