Seeker1 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Christian Folin atop college unrestricted free agent list: 6' 4" 214 lbs., right hand shot The UMass Lowell River Hawks are still in the heat of the Hockey East playoffs and are almost certainly a lock for the national tournament, so their season is far from over. However, many National Hockey League teams are counting down the days until they can put in their offer on a certain sophomore defenseman from the River Hawks. Entering this offseason, Christian Folin is the consensus top college unrestricted free agent and will be highly sought-after by many NHL teams to try and bolster their defensive core. “He’ll have 15 NHL offers on the table as soon as his NCAA season ends,” said one NHL executive to Mike McMahon of College Hockey News. “We’ll be one of them.” This is the second consecutive season in which Folin has been wanted by NHL teams. Following the River Hawks departure from the 2013 Frozen Four, Folin was contacted by a few NHL teams including the Vancouver Canucks. The Ottawa Senators were rumored to be in on the defenseman, but confirmed sources state the team wasn’t in contact with the UFA. Folin has five goals and 11 assists for 16 points so far this season for the River Hawks in 37 games, including two game-winning goals and two game-winning assists. Over his career, Folin has 37 points (11g, 26a) in 75 games. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Tweet it to Gillis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Prediction: Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Prediction, 4 comments of MG out GM'd again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamu101 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Christian Folin atop college unrestricted free agent list The UMass Lowell River Hawks are still in the heat of the Hockey East playoffs and are almost certainly a lock for the national tournament, so their season is far from over. However, many National Hockey League teams are counting down the days until they can put in their offer on a certain sophomore defenseman from the River Hawks. Entering this offseason, Christian Folin is the consensus top college unrestricted free agent and will be highly sought-after by many NHL teams to try and bolster their defensive core. “He’ll have 15 NHL offers on the table as soon as his NCAA season ends,” said one NHL executive to Mike McMahon of College Hockey News. “We’ll be one of them.” This is the second consecutive season in which Folin has been wanted by NHL teams. Following the River Hawks departure from the 2013 Frozen Four, Folin was contacted by a few NHL teams including the Vancouver Canucks. The Ottawa Senators were rumored to be in on the defenseman, but confirmed sources state the team wasn’t in contact with the UFA. Folin has five goals and 11 assists for 16 points so far this season for the River Hawks in 37 games, including two game-winning goals and two game-winning assists. Over his career, Folin has 37 points (11g, 26a) in 75 games.Link Aren't we stacked on defence already.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wow here's hoping eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Aren't we stacked on defence already.... Can never be too stacked on D! also it allows for some flexibility come draft day. If the Canucks sign a bunch of free college prospects then our draft picks aren't so valuable and can make for some nice trade options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2013/06/08/report-canucks-close-to-signing-ncaa-defenceman-christian-folin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Let's hope the Swedish presence - Sedins, Edler, Lack, Markstrom, Eriksson - will make it more inviting for him to sign here. A big booming right handed shot could sure complement the blueline - as would a big two way presence on the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Aren't we stacked on defence already.... more bloated than stacked really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 The Canucks were rumoured to have signed him last year, but ultimately he chose to go back to school. It's safe to assume that the Canucks will be interested again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Prediction, 4 comments of MG out GM'd again.... Are you thinking of the same guy that signed Tanev, Kenins, McEneny, Eriksson, Zalewski, Tanner and Fox as free agents to name a few. You can't have enough D and think in terms of a tradeable assett. Think also of the player we didn't sign last summer ...Antoine Laganiere who chose Anaheim and has the following stats 59 games 8+6 in the AHL...I'm sure they haven't given up on him but he hasn't set the AHL on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotaSmartMan Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 more bloated than stacked really.Exactly, which makes us less of a desirable place to look to compete within. But one can hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Don't think he'll be anything special..so I won't be too upset if we lose out on the sweepstakes. Heck, Danny DeKeyser is probably the best college UFA in the NHL right now and even he isn't anything spectacular. He's solid, but probably a 3/4th d-man...people need to not overhype these college players as much as they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Are you thinking of the same guy that signed Tanev, Kenins, McEneny, Eriksson, Zalewski, Tanner and Fox as free agents to name a few. You can't have enough D and think in terms of a tradeable assett. Think also of the player we didn't sign last summer ...Antoine Laganiere who chose Anaheim and has the following stats 59 games 8+6 in the AHL...I'm sure they haven't given up on him but he hasn't set the AHL on fire That went right over your head there eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2013/06/08/report-canucks-close-to-signing-ncaa-defenceman-christian-folin/ Yup, he was all the rage last year around this time - with even reports we had signed him, which proved untrue. He got started a little late at UMass-Lowell and has only played 2 years with them despite already being 23, so I'm not sure how that affects his eligibility. That went right over your head there eh Indeed, seemed more a comment on CDC'ers than Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 15 offers for a fringe player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hopefully the swede connection helps. Would love to add a big mobile young d. Let's go Gillis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 more bloated than stacked really. QFT. if folin wants to be a canuck, you make space. our D is really top heavy and gets significantly weaker after our top 7-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edler's Mind Tricks Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Don't think he'll be anything special..so I won't be too upset if we lose out on the sweepstakes. Heck, Danny DeKeyser is probably the best college UFA in the NHL right now and even he isn't anything spectacular. He's solid, but probably a 3/4th d-man...people need to not overhype these college players as much as they do Bozak and Purcell? I don't think he'll be a huge addition... But a true #3 defensemen would be a big addition to any team! Especially for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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