stonecoldstevebernier Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 The Canucks' signing from today, a 23 year old forward out of Western Michigan University who Benning bills as "a competitive two-way forward with good speed and defensive instincts on the penalty kill". No word yet on whether he'll join Utica for the balance of the season or not, or if his ELC starts this year or next year. Update: it appears his contract will start this season, and that he'll play some games with the Canucks to end the year (per Ryan Biech on twitter). Which is reasonable given that Utica has a collection of extra forwards that aren't playing already, and it also acts as a buffer to prevent using call-ups and hurting Utica's playoff chances. Griffen Molino Forward Born Jan 21 1994 -- Trenton, MI Height 5.11 -- Weight 171 -- Shoots L --- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ---- Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012-13 Brockville Braves CCHL 61 14 20 34 38 2013-14 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 59 8 31 39 31 2 0 0 0 2 2014-15 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 57 18 46 64 39 12 3 6 9 10 2015-16 Western Michigan Universi NCHC 36 11 14 25 12 2016-17 Western Michigan Universi NCHC 40 15 18 33 29 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Good depth for Utica next year. Guess we'll see if he can turn into any AHL/NHL skill. Being 23 already leaves my hopes a little low. Oh well, FREE PROSPECT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 It brings me a lot of pride to see more and more USHL guys added to the system. top end guys and depth players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Can never have too many italians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bur14Kes17 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Looks like a wasted contract spot to me. You can rag on me for being negative but I really hope Benning and Molino prove me wrong. Not even top 100 in NCAA scoring though? I hope this kid has a real high compete level cause he's gonna need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 He looks like a solid addition to our prospect pool and he will have the opportunity to develop and improve on his game. His contract begins this year also. He's not eligible for Utica this season or if they manage to make it into the playoffs according to Biech. Welcome, Griffen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Interesting wrinkle that the contract is for this year. I didnt expect that. Wonder how he will show at the NHL level. Apparently speed and defensive game are strong points which makes me think Willie will like him on that 4th line no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bur14Kes17 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Derp... said: Interesting wrinkle that the contract is for this year. I didnt expect that. Wonder how he will show at the NHL level. Apparently speed and defensive game are strong points which makes me think Willie will like him on that 4th line no problem. Next years Jason Megna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Just now, Derp... said: Interesting wrinkle that the contract is for this year. I didnt expect that. Wonder how he will show at the NHL level. Apparently speed and defensive game are strong points which makes me think Willie will like him on that 4th line no problem. It's a good way to essentially give him a 1 year contract to prove his worth. We would be required to keep him for 2 years if his ELC didn't kick in till next season. Pretty smart decision IMHO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: The Canucks' signing from today, a 23 year old forward out of Western Michigan University who Benning bills as "a competitive two-way forward with good speed and defensive instincts on the penalty kill". No word yet on whether he'll join Utica for the balance of the season or not, or if his ELC starts this year or next year. Griffen Molino Forward Born Jan 21 1994 -- Trenton, MI Height 5.11 -- Weight 171 -- Shoots L --- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ---- Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012-13 Brockville Braves CCHL 61 14 20 34 38 2013-14 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 59 8 31 39 31 2 0 0 0 2 2014-15 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 57 18 46 64 39 12 3 6 9 10 2015-16 Western Michigan Universi NCHC 36 11 14 25 12 2016-17 Western Michigan Universi NCHC 40 15 18 33 29 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We could sure use the "defensive instincts on the penalty kill"........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, RetroCanuck said: Good depth for Utica next year. Guess we'll see if he can turn into any AHL/NHL skill. Being 23 already leaves my hopes a little low. Oh well, FREE PROSPECT! that I do not know he is a bit older so I think he starts in the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 20 minutes ago, Rick Blight said: It's a good way to essentially give him a 1 year contract to prove his worth. We would be required to keep him for 2 years if his ELC didn't kick in till next season. Pretty smart decision IMHO.... It's not my money. If they want to pay him for two years in about a year and a month, go nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 19 minutes ago, Rick Blight said: It's a good way to essentially give him a 1 year contract to prove his worth. We would be required to keep him for 2 years if his ELC didn't kick in till next season. Pretty smart decision IMHO.... Bingo. It's basically a 1 year show-me contract. The upside for Griffin is he gets paid an entire years salary over a few games here to end the season. HorSE liKE chOMp oN biG CARRotT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, darkpoet said: Bingo. It's basically a 1 year show-me contract. The upside for Griffin is he gets paid an entire years salary over a few games here to end the season. HorSE liKE chOMp oN biG CARRotT Pretty sure any salary gets prorated. Signing bonuses etc would not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, J.R. said: Pretty sure any salary gets prorated. Signing bonuses etc would not though. I know while on an NHL roster your salary gets worked out by the day (not by the game)... I haven't read anything about these 2 (Boesers and Molinos) contracts so not sure about the details other than Brock is 1 year closer to FA and Molino will be FA at the end of this coming season. Can anybody clear this up? edit: you're right JR Boesers numbers are up now. He got a $92,000 US signing bonus and the salary (max ELC) is pro rated so he's making about $15,000 US a day with $60,000 US left this season. So about $150,000 USD to come here and play a few games to end the season...https://www.capfriendly.com/players/brock-boeser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Molinos numbers are up now as well. They gave him the same $ they gave Boeser. $92,000 US signing bonus and max ELC caphttps://www.capfriendly.com/players/griffen-molino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, darkpoet said: I know while on an NHL roster your salary gets worked out by the day (not by the game)... I haven't read anything about these 2 (Boesers and Molinos) contracts so not sure about the details other than Brock is 1 year closer to FA and Molino will be FA at the end of this coming season. Can anybody clear this up? edit: you're right JR Boesers numbers are up now. He got a $92,000 US signing bonus and the salary (max ELC) is pro rated so he's making about $15,000 US a day with $60,000 US left this season. So about $150,000 USD to come here and play a few games to end the season...https://www.capfriendly.com/players/brock-boeser Brock Boeser will be a free agent at age 27 whether he signed a contract starting this year or next as the rule states "any player who is at least 27 years old or has at least seven years of service as an NHL player, and whose contract has expired, will become an unrestricted free agent. On July 1 of each year the free agency period begins, and unrestricted free agents are free to negotiate and sign contracts with any team." Boeser is 20 so he will be 27 and 7 years of service at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Can he play tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Just now, Hairy Kneel said: Can he play tonight? Yeah, sure. Why not. Is he here in town with the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Bur14Kes17 said: Looks like a wasted contract spot to me. You can rag on me for being negative but I really hope Benning and Molino prove me wrong. Not even top 100 in NCAA scoring though? I hope this kid has a real high compete level cause he's gonna need it They should have dropped you a line. You could have saved the Canucks a roster spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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