Before we look at the career of Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat, let’s go back a little. The date was June 30th 2013. It was the NHL Entry Draft. The hometown New Jersey Devils were on the clock for the 9th overall pick, or were they? NHL commissioner Gary Bettman walked up to the podium. There is only one reason he walks up while the first round is happening: a trade.
“I think you’re gonna want to hear this!” he exclaimed
The Devils traded the 9th overall pick to the Vancouver Canucks for goaltender Cory Schneider.