Prospect Info: Kole Lind, Pt. II | Is not being taken, etcetera

[VanJack]

Unless Benning is active in the free agent market (shudder at the thought), then there's going to be a lot of openings on the wing with the parent Vancouver Canucks next season.

There's a chance that all of Sutter, Pearson, Eriksson, Baertschi, Roussel and even Beagle are off the roster next season. And of course Hawryluk is only signed for one year. And unless Virtanen picks it up, he could join the exodus likely via a trade. They have only Podkolzin coming in.

So this is an important series of games in Utica for the likes of Lind and Lockwood. There's a chance that both could see third-fourth line duty for the Canucks next season. It's also an important season for Gadjovich, although he's a less likely candidate to crack the NHL next season.

 

[M2Beezy]

4 point game for Lindy boy today as the 1C in Utica

 

[Zombotron]

 

[Zombotron]

one day, maybe......

 

[Fatass]

4 point game for Lindy boy today as the 1C in Utica

They played today? Is Lind being groomed now for our 3C spot?

 

[Fatass]

Maybe that’s why “nobody was taking Lind” at the draft. To be fair though Lind was a very Immature kid. He’s needed to mature a lot.

 

[M2Beezy]

They played today? Is Lind being groomed now for our 3C spot?

EXHIBITION game Larr, and yeah he played C which is encouraging progression. Slow development but positive signs

 

[NuxFan09]

He skated with Sam Anas. Isn't Anas the C?

 

[Blue and Green]

Skating was still a noticeable issue in the Canucks' scrimmage. Can be overcome by strong guys like Leivo but unfortunately strength has been the other of Lind's lesser aspects. He has a chance but the other parts of his game really need to come together.

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

Lindy boy Linderson is the type of guy you let get some nice point totals in the AHL and then use him as a sweetener in a bigger trade.

we are gonna need to figure out some veteran cost controlled contracts to strengthen our bottom six

 

[Hansen]

Apparently he is being developed as a C now.

Weird tactic this team has of trying to make wingers C's lately, Jasek too.

 

[MS]

Maybe that’s why “nobody was taking Lind” at the draft. To be fair though Lind was a very Immature kid. He’s needed to mature a lot.

He was actually one of the oldest players taken in the first two rounds of that draft.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Apparently he is being developed as a C now.

Weird tactic this team has of trying to make wingers C's lately, Jasek too.

That would certainly make him a more versatile option. If it’s true that he’s become more of a sandpapery/agitating defensively responsible player, I could see him actually getting a shot in a 3rd/4th line role. It’s good to hear he’s expanding his skill set.

 

[Fatass]

He was actually one of the oldest players taken in the first two rounds of that draft.

He was both physically and emotionally immature. Your comment assumes all people mature at the same rates.

 

[VanJack]

I'm sure Lind and his agent are looking at the Canucks current forward depth with an eye to the future.....there's going to be a huge turnover in the next couple of seasons.

So unless Benning dives back into the UFA or trade market (shudder the thought) then there will be a lot of openings for younger players.

 

[Blue and Green]

Apparently he is being developed as a C now.

Weird tactic this team has of trying to make wingers C's lately, Jasek too.

It's fine by me. Lind played two games down the middle last January and his line was probably the best line in both games. In fact, it seemed to do him some good as I thought his defensive play picked up after that stint. Can always shift him back to the wing and it's good to have wingers who can fill in competently at centre. The added responsibility is probably good given that the overall quality of the AHL will be lessened by the NHL taxi squads.

 

[shottasasa]

I still have hopes he can develop in to a good bottom 6 player. Skating might only be average but he appears to have good skill and hockey IQ so may be able to compensate enough. I’m hoping they really develop him on the pk. We need replacement a for the likes of Sutter, Beagle and Roussel.

He’s had 2 seasons in the AHL and has progressed so hopefully he carries on that trend.

 

[The Vasili Jerry]

Why isn't anyone talking about Kole Lind? He had two goals tonight in the Comets' season opener.

 

[Peen]

They should probably give him a shot with Sutter being a UFA.

I don’t know if anything can translate as I never watch Utica games but like... why not?

Gaudette is done. Try it.

 

[M2Beezy]

They should probably give him a shot with Sutter being a UFA.

I don’t know if anything can translate as I never watch Utica games but like... why not?

Gaudette is done. Try it.

Hopefully makes the team next year, slow development but still hope there with LBL

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Hopefully makes the team next year, slow development but still hope there with LBL

In before he has a huge season, and gets drafted by Seattle

 

[M2Beezy]

In before he has a huge season, and gets drafted by Seattle

Cant, hes AHL

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

It's fine by me. Lind played two games down the middle last January and his line was probably the best line in both games. In fact, it seemed to do him some good as I thought his defensive play picked up after that stint. Can always shift him back to the wing and it's good to have wingers who can fill in competently at centre. The added responsibility is probably good given that the overall quality of the AHL will be lessened by the NHL taxi squads.

yep. if this is solely a strategy to teach wingers how to play defensively, well done.

the canucks woefully lack defensive forwards. i think it their biggest weakness.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Cant, hes AHL

You sure? I was under the impression he'd be eligible for the expansion draft, but if he's ineligible that'd be a nice development.

 

[DonnyNucker]

You sure? I was under the impression he'd be eligible for the expansion draft, but if he's ineligible that'd be a nice development.

He is eligible