Squeak Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Stefan G:son @steffeG The Swedish Bob McKenzie, @MrMadhawk, says that Sens target Christian Folin is signing with the Canucks. http://ow.ly/lPkyc Johan Svensson @MrMadhawk Klockan är 00.51 och här dunkar jag ut en nyhet om en svensk, mycket nära Vancouver Canucks. #nhlse http://mrmadhawk.se/...er.html … Translated tweet: The time is 0:51 and here I pound out a news story about a Swedish, very close to the Vancouver Canucks. # nhlse http://mrmadhawk.se/...-vancouver.html ... Translated link below: Unknown Swedish heading to Vancouver 2013-06-08 12:51:11 Christian Folin. So, a new Swedish NHL-export hot. Or rather it is highly likely. Fresh data MrMadhawk.se obtain through the evening and night reveals that Folin, who spent the last three seasons in North America, the latest in college and NCAA team UMass-Lowell has an NHL deal extremely close. Reportedly, Ottawa previously shown interest. But now it's about another Canadian team, namely the Vancouver Canucks. Folin should be close to signing a two-way contract over two years. What is interesting here is that this is a player who never played in the top division either or headlines. As thus is very close to sign an NHL contract. Now it will probably be mostly AHL games for the 22-year-old Swede. But he will of course get the chance to show off in front of club management during camp and during a friendly match, on the same terms as the other. It is not entirely clear. However, one is very close to a deal. It is quite an advanced stage. Folin has reportedly hesitated on whether he wanted to interrupt their college studies, but now it seems to stand the case. And who had not done it for a NHL contract? Although it is a two-way contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relfk Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Another Swede. Woohoo. Who is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relfk Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 A defenseman of decent size. Has good potential to become a skilled defenseman in the future. Keeps his game fairly simple and uses his body at good opportunities. Has decent offensive qualities, such as his shot, but is at his best in the defensive zone. Sounds like a Tanev/Corrado type 6'4 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Sounds like a good add for our prospect pool.... http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=9799 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hmmm. So a 6'4, 215 lb left-handed defenceman who had 21 points in 38 games with UMass. Doesn't cost anything so good job Mikey! Edit: He's a righty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Pass it to Bulis @passittobulis Christian Folin, the Swedish defenceman the Canucks are rumoured to be signing out of the NCAA, is 6'4", 214 lbs., shoots right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relfk Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hmmm. So a 6'4, 215 lb left-handed defenceman who had 21 points in 38 games with UMass. Doesn't cost anything so good job Mikey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carell Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Pass it to Bulis @passittobulis Christian Folin, the Swedish defenceman the Canucks are rumoured to be signing out of the NCAA, is 6'4", 214 lbs., shoots right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relfk Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 "Christian's got the full package - size, speed, great puck handling, great shot…probably the best shot on our team. He can really let it fly…defensive positioning, likes to use the body. He's just the whole package." Quote: "On of the things that's most exciting about him is his humbleness. He always shows up ready to work. He's quiet and goes about his business. It's really helped even some of the other guys to grow and mature just to be able to watch him and see how he prepares and takes care of his body and see the success he's having because of it. He's had a quiet impact on our team, but it's been significant. He's definitely a leader on this team without being boisterous," said Jason Lammers, assistant coach of the River Hawks. "The best part about him is that he's an awesome person. As good of a hockey player as he is, he's a better person and those are the types of players you want on your team. He's going to be successful in whatever he does." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 More Swedes, awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB for MVP Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Decent pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 This is actually a good signing. Decent add to the prospect pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Good depth signing with potential to turn into something. Basically a Connauton replacement in the system. Hopefully he pans out, but no big deal if he doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I never question teams picking unknown defensemen either like this or in the draft. Last random Swedish defencemen to go in the 3rd round or later and make a huge name for himself was......Lidstrom boys and girls that's right 3rd round 53rd pick. Not comparing the two obviously but it cant hurt to sign a guy that cost nothing right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Nice. Sounds like a solid signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Canuck Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 does this mean GMMG "out-GM'd" Murray? I wonder what Van BC thinks about this..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He's a righty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 No risk signing, will find a place somewhere in Utica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Provided it's true, it seems like a decent pickup. Hopefully will fill the spot of K-Conn and potentially be an NHL guy. I love how we go the College UFA route a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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