The 2018 NHL Draft provides an opportunity for teams to shore up positions of need with an injection of young talent.
The first round of the draft at American Airlines Center in Dallas is June 22 (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVAS). Rounds 2-7 are June 23 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS).
Here are what Pacific Division teams could be looking to do when they arrive in Dallas (teams listed in alphabetical order):
Pacific Division team draft needs
Flames can use center depth; Canucks likely to take defenseman with No. 7 pick
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