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Canucks' Rookie Braeden Cootes Set for Thrilling Debut
10/9/2025
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- Braeden Cootes of the Vancouver Canucks is set to debut against the Calgary Flames.
- He was selected 15th overall in the NHL draft and is among the youngest starters.
- Cootes expressed excitement about facing the Flames.
- Quinn Hughes emphasized the rookie's first-game significance.
- Adam Foote praised Nils Hoglander’s maturity amid injuries, including his 8-10 week absence.
