Canucks' Kole Lind to make NHL debut vs. Maple Leafs

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetApril 29, 2021 - 12:41pm

Travis Green talks what he sees prospect Kole Lind bringing to the lineup in his NHL debut as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Vancouver Canucks will add some fresh energy to their lineup Thursday with the NHL debut of right-winger Kole Lind.

Kole Lind is set to make his NHL debut tonight, per coach Green. pic.twitter.com/9dWt3eqvrb

— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) April 29, 2021

Lind, 22, was originally a second-round pick by the Canucks in 2017. He has spent parts of the past four seasons with AHL Utica, and scored five goals and eight points in eight AHL games this season.

"He's going in because I'm hoping that he can help us win, hoping he can give us a shot of energy."

Canucks head coach Travis Green talks about what he hopes to see from Kole Lind in NHL debut on Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/06lKC0F0Kh

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 29, 2021

The Canucks, playing the second game of a back-to-back after losing 6-3 to the Ottawa Senators Wednesday, will start Braden Holtby in net against Toronto. Defenceman Jalen Chatfield will also draw into the lineup. Head coach Travis Green did not reveal who Lind and Chatfield will be replacing.

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