Canucks reacquire failed Benning draft pick of the past

Canucks reacquire failed Benning draft pick of the past

His name was immortalized in a meme that spread throughout Vancouver Canucks fans during the Jim Benning era: “Why isn’t anyone taking Kole Lind?” Now the Canucks are bringing Lind back. Sort of. Benning asked that very memeable question during the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft after teams kept passing on Lind. The Canucks drafted Lind 33rd overall in the second round and seemed to have a steal on their hands when Lind erupted for 95 points …

Kole Lind Signs AHL Deal With Canucks

Veteran UFA winger Kole Lind has signed an AHL deal with Abbotsford, affiliate of the Canucks.