Draft

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The Calgary Wranglers, a team with many ups and downs across its franchise history but mostly known for its dominance at its peak, is in the doldrums at this point. This is a well-known fact, and many people haven't hesitated to point out things they may have done differently at this point or at that point in recent history. What's done is done, but in any case, the S37 Draft gave the Wranglers the first step back toward its best times. Going into the draft, the team only had two picks (Seattle's first rounder, 5th overall, as well as Davos' second rounder, 20th overall). After trades, the picks became Quebec's first rounder by way of Riga, 8th overall, Seattle's second rounder by way of Cologne, 15th overall, and a second rounder next draft (Toronto's). At the draft, these picks became Travis Boychuk and Jack Ryan. The Boychuk selection has been met with minor criticism since the draft, but the Wranglers are more than confident in the pick. The Ryan selection has not been met with the same criticism, and in fact several people have lauded Ryan at that point in the draft. Regardless of other teams' opinions, however, the Wranglers are more than pleased with both players, giving them the opportunity to develop an additional season in the VHLM.