Report: Vancouver to host 2019 NHL Draft
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The NHL draft will be coming north of the border for the first time since 2009, as Vancouver is set to host the 2019 event, according to Sportsnet's Irfaan Gaffar.
An announcement is set for Wednesday, where the Canucks are expected to make the report official.
The #Canucks and @NHL have an exciting announcement coming your way tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/oHeXEuulsV
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 27, 2018
This year's draft will be in Dallas at American Airlines Center on June 22 and 23.
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