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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

{allcanada} A lack of drama in Vancouver net? No way

Anyone else excited for the draft?

Canucks general manager Jim Benning told the Vancouver Province Tuesday that the Canucks will make a decision on its goaltending situation before the June 26.

If Eddie Lack, stellar in relief of Ryan Miller this season, is not part of the team's long-term plan, Benning told Iain MacIntyre he will try to trade Lack rather than risk losing him as an unrestricted free agent in 2016.

"We've had preliminary talks with Eddie's agent, and we know what it's going to take to get him signed," Benning said. "We're bringing in all our pro scouts and we'll meet here in the next couple of weeks… and as a group make that decision."

The veteran Miller ($6 million cap hit) has two more seasons on his deal, but Lack is much more affordable (i.e., tradeable) at $1.15 million and has endeared himself to the fans.

"I kind of feel like I'm almost coming up to that age where I'm really ready to compete, you know?" Lack told the Sun. "I have one year left on my contract and I love the city and love the fans. Obviously, there's a business side and if they want to get rid of me, I can't really say anything. But I want to spend more time here."

Complicating matters in a good way, Jacob Markstrom, who cleared waivers early on in 2014-15, enjoyed a stellar season in the AHL (.934 save percentage with five shutouts). Markstrom is only 25. Does he move up to backup or get used a trade chip?

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