stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Lain's coming in as well: Kellan Lain @klain19 1m Off again. Headin to Van for the playoffs #nucks #gotowork #blessed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Not surprising. How could not want a 6'6" guy that can skate and win faceoffs on your depth chart. If Lapierre moves up to the tthird line again, I would imagine Lain slots in on the fourth over Ebbett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Not surprising. How could not want a 6'6" guy that can skate and win faceoffs on your depth chart. If Lapierre moves up to the tthird line again, I would imagine Lain slots in on the fourth over Ebbett. Doesn't he also throw some pretty nasty hits? I can see that being extremely useful in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Not surprising. How could not want a 6'6" guy that can skate and win faceoffs on your depth chart. If Lapierre moves up to the tthird line again, I would imagine Lain slots in on the fourth over Ebbett. I'd take Lain for 5-7 mins per night over Ebbett any day. His frame would definitely come in handy during the playoffs, and he can win faceoffs unlike Ebbett. Although I suppose Schroeder's also in the mix as well, if AV wanted Schroeder on the 3rd line and Lapierre on the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canvoucer Vanuck Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 As enticing as it would be to see him be the 4th line centre next year for the Canucks, I think it'd be better for his development to get 15 minutes or so with the Rivermen. Plus we have Lappy anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 First they have to resign him ! according to CapGeek any way Forward Kellan Lain A Free Agent This Summer Vancouver Canucks forward/prospect Kellan Lain will be a restricted free agent this summer, according to Capgeek.com. Lain signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Canucks back on March 16. It was believed he would sign an amateur tryout to join the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League and the contract would ‘kick in’ during the 2013-14 season. In actuality, his contract ‘kicked in’ immediately and he was loaned to the Wolves on March 20—he did not sign a tryout. This might partly explain the decision to recall Lain as a ‘black ace’ for the playoffs as the team probably wanted to get the most of his contract that he signed. He will be a restricted free agent on July 1 and the Canucks will have to qualify him at one-year $874,125 to retain his rights. The collective bargaining agreement states any player that earns between $660,000 and $1,000,000 have to be qualified at 105%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCF4E Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Anyone know why we bothered signing him to only a one year entry contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phamda Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Anyone know why we bothered signing him to only a one year entry contract? Because of his age, there's a restriction on signing undrafted players to ELC in the CBA. Basically CBA only let us sign him to a one year elc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 First they have to resign him ! according to CapGeek any way Forward Kellan Lain A Free Agent This Summer Vancouver Canucks forward/prospect Kellan Lain will be a restricted free agent this summer, according to Capgeek.com. Lain signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Canucks back on March 16. It was believed he would sign an amateur tryout to join the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League and the contract would ‘kick in’ during the 2013-14 season. In actuality, his contract ‘kicked in’ immediately and he was loaned to the Wolves on March 20—he did not sign a tryout. This might partly explain the decision to recall Lain as a ‘black ace’ for the playoffs as the team probably wanted to get the most of his contract that he signed. He will be a restricted free agent on July 1 and the Canucks will have to qualify him at one-year $874,125 to retain his rights. The collective bargaining agreement states any player that earns between $660,000 and $1,000,000 have to be qualified at 105%. At least he is only an RFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Good to hear Gillis mention Lain amongst Gaunce, Jensen, and Corrado as young players the Canucks are looking to take the next step. I wonder if he could see some NHL action next season - he is 23 years old already, which works in his favour, and he's good on the defensive side of the game - plus faceoffs which have to be a big plus considering our struggles with them in the absence of Malhotra. Not to mention he's a huge body which goes well with the "trend" Gillis spoke about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Tough for him to develop an offensive game that's lacking at the NHL level, but I think he's definitely capable of competing otherwise in the bottom 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If he can win faceoffs and flip possession I think Lappy moves to the wing and Lain takes his job as the 4C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckrelevantname Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Given our current cap woes and sudden stockpiling of young centremen, what do you guy's think is Lain's probability of making the team? Is he a viable option as a 4th line C? Or was he brought in as an AHLer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIlIlIIllIlIIIlIl Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Given our current cap woes and sudden stockpiling of young centremen, what do you guy's think is Lain's probability of making the team? Is he a viable option as a 4th line C? Or was he brought in as an AHLer? He's big and hard to knock off the puck but I wouldn't not resign Lappy just to let him play.. I will be pretty upset if they let Lapp go for this guy but Gillis wants to get younger and bigger so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Given our current cap woes and sudden stockpiling of young centremen, what do you guy's think is Lain's probability of making the team? Is he a viable option as a 4th line C? Or was he brought in as an AHLer? He'll get a shot at the 4th line, but I think he needs half a year to a year in the A till he's completely ready. He only played a handful of pro games last year, so no rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 i didn't see anything out of him to say he could play in the NHL next year. my guess he'll play in the AHL at least all of next season. maybe find some offensive game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Luongo06 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I don't see him as close to an NHLer yet, if he couldn't do much at the AHL level how would he even be impactful even in a bot6 NHL role? Maybe he'll crack the team after a solid year in the minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Given our current cap woes and sudden stockpiling of young centremen, what do you guy's think is Lain's probability of making the team? Is he a viable option as a 4th line C? Or was he brought in as an AHLer? He was definitely brought in to have a shot at the NHL. People are looking at his offensive production while with the Wolves last year (which was none) but ignoring he was immediately used in key situations for important faceoffs and matchups against other team's top lines. That shouldn't be overlooked. In college, he didn't produce a lot of points apart from on the PP. He isn't likely to contribute a lot in the NHL, certainly not right now, but he can contribute physically, defensively and on faceoffs. Whether or not that'll be enough to beat out any other 4th line candidates is another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 He was definitely brought in to have a shot at the NHL. People are looking at his offensive production while with the Wolves last year (which was none) but ignoring he was immediately used in key situations for important faceoffs and matchups against other team's top lines. That shouldn't be overlooked. In college, he didn't produce a lot of points apart from on the PP. He isn't likely to contribute a lot in the NHL, certainly not right now, but he can contribute physically, defensively and on faceoffs. Whether or not that'll be enough to beat out any other 4th line candidates is another story. I think he can get a roster spot. If he can contribute physically, defensively, and win faceoffs, he's a step in the right direction for the Canucks 4th line even if he doesn't add much on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Can he play wing as well? Having to C's on the fourth would be ideal IMO whether that's Lappy, a UFA, Gaunce etc... Him with Weise or Sestito and one of those options as C could be good if he's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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