It appears the Canucks would be topping the list of Cole McWard who'd be looking to turn pro after his sophomore season. McWard is a 6'01'' and 205 pounds defenseman who collected 21 points in 39 games this year, good for second among blueliners in his team.
McWard could either join the Vancouver Canucks on an entry-level contract straight away, burning the first year of that contract for, at best, a few games. Or he could be deferring his ELC to the 2023-2024 season and joining the Abby Canucks of the AHL with an amateur tryout deal.
