GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 27: Oliver Ekman-Larsson #23 of the Arizona Coyotes passes the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on March 27, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Sharks 4-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Vancouver Canucks have pulled off a blockbuster deal on draft day.
Just before 2pm PST, the Canucks acquired blueliner Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Conor Garland from the Arizona Coyotes, in exchange for Loui Eriksson, Jay Beagle, Antoine Roussel, a 2022 second-round pick, a 2021 seventh-round pick, and the ninth overall selection in the upcoming 2021 NHL Entry Draft.