Canucks will explore moving up in draft

The Vancouver Province details how Canucks GM Jim Benning came away quite impressed by Sam Reinhart during his combine interview, as did Jake Virtanen. Both players grew up in British Columbia.

The article notes Reinhart is expected to go in the top four of the draft, while Virtanen could be snagged by the Flames in the No. 4 slot.

The Canucks currently have the sixth pick in the first round.

“We’re going to talk to the other teams and we’re going to see what the price is to move up,” Benning said.

“As we get closer to the draft, there’s going to be more dialogue with other teams. It just depends on the price on what it’s going to take to get higher.

“Right now, we pick six and we’re prepared if we have the six pick. But, also, we’ll be prepared to both move up and move down.”

Source: Jason Botchford, Vancouver Province