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Eddie Lack | Goalie

Team: Vancouver Canucks
Age / DOB:  (25) / 1/5/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 190
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Vancouver Canucks recall Eddie Lack from AHL Chicago.
Lack underwent season-ending hip surgery in January, which might've thrown a monkey wrench into any plans to trade Roberto Luongo during the season. Lack was recalled along with a host of other Wolves after Chicago missed the AHL playoffs. He obviously won't play and instead will tag along with the Canucks and get a chance to experience the playoff atmosphere. Apr 30 - 3:06 PM
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Eddie Lack will be sidelined for six months after undergoing hip surgery.

Before getting hurt, Lack had been expected to back up Cory Schneider once Roberto Luongo was finally traded. His surgery not only throws a wrench into those immediate plans, but also complicates who will back up Schneider at the start of next season. While we don't expect something like this to keep Vancouver from dealing Luongo, it certainly doesn't help and it's possible the Canucks will now seek a backup goalie in any potential trade.
Jan 29 - 5:10 PM

Eddie Lack's (groin) injury problems could affect the Vancouver Canucks in their dealings with Roberto Luongo.

If the Canucks deal Luongo, then they will likely have to pick up a backup goaltender as Lack will be unable to be the man. Brian Brust could be in line as he is a UFA and has been outstanding for nearby Abbotsford of the AHL although they could go for a more experienced backup like Dan Ellis or Ty Conklin. Lack has been out of action since late November with the groin injury and is likely to now go to Vancouver so the training staff can look at him.
Jan 7 - 1:08 PM

Friday night was a rough one for goalies in Milwaukee as the Admirals defeated the Chicago Wolves 7-4.

Potential Vancouver Canucks backup Eddie Lack lasted just under a full period, allowing four goals on 13 shots in 19:42 minutes of play. Matt Climie fared a bit better, allowing three tallies in 40 minutes. The Admirals' netminders more or less split time, as Magnus Hellberg (three goals allowed in 31:03) gave way to Jeremy Smith (just one goal allowed in 28:57). Meanwhile, Taylor Beck had two goals, one assist, a +3 rating and six SOG to power an explosive Admirals performance.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 02:04:00 PM

Eddie Lack allowed one goal on 25 shots in a 2-1 win by the Chicago Wolves over the Charlotte Checkers Tuesday.

Lack has been fantastic this season, sporting a 6-2-0 record to go with a 2.56 GAA and a .915 save percentage. With Roberto Luongo likely to leave town, Lack could find himself in the NHL if and when the season gets underway.
Tue, Nov 6, 2012 10:20:00 PM

Eddie Lack stopped 27 of 29 shots during regulation and overtime and then stopped all three in the shootout to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-2 win over Abbotsford Friday.

Lack is expected to be the backup in Vancouver this season once the Canucks deal Roberto Luongo in a move that has long been rumored. The Wolves are now 4-0 in the early going of the AHL and Lack has been sensational with three wins, while giving up only five goals in 77 shots.
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 07:39:00 AM

If the lockout continues, this AHL season will be a big opportunity for Eddie Lack.

It will give Lack a chance to prove what he can do against an improved AHL. That will help him potentially made the jump to the Vancouver Canucks if Roberto Luongo gets traded following the lockout. "(Lack) is ready to make the jump, but he has to be dominant in the American Hockey League," said Wolves GM Wendell Young. "Consistency is what's going to distinguish whether he's going to be a full-time NHL goalie. He has all the talent to dominate games." The Chicago Wolves are Vancouver's AHL affiliate.
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 10:23:00 AM

Eddie Lack has signed a two-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks.

He appeared in 46 games with their AHL affiliate in Chicago last season, where he posted a 21-20-3 record with a 2.31 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage. If and when the Canucks trade Roberto Luongo, Lack could be an option as Cory Schneider's backup should the team not sign a veteran understudy. However, he could benefit from more time in the minors to develop his game.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 12:51:00 PM

Another aspect that may lead to Roberto Luongo being traded this off-season is the emergence of minor-league goaltender Eddie Lack.

"Eddie is very close," GM Mike Gillis said. "He's definitely going to be a National Hockey League goalie at some point, he's that good. We'll watch him closely in the playoffs with Chicago - he was great last night - I'm just not sure he's absolutely ready and we may not know until September." Lack posted a 2.31 GAA and a .925 save percentage in 46 contests with AHL Chicago this past season.
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 03:11:00 PM

Eddie Lack has been reassigned to the minors by Vancouver.

He suited up as Cory Schneider's backup on Wednesday night, but the Canucks don't play again until Sunday so he will get some playing time in the minors. Roberto Lunogo is still as day-to-day with an upper-body injury though.
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 04:14:00 PM

Eddie Lack has been recalled by Vancouver for Wednesday night's game against Chicago.

He will serve as Cory Schneider's backup with Roberto Lunongo sidelined due to an upper-body injury.
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 03:42:00 PM

Eddie Lack has been called up by the Vancouver Canucks.

Lack is expected to serve as a depth goaltender for the Canucks for the remainder of their playoff run. He had a 2.26 GAA and .926 save percentage in 53 regular season AHL games.
Tue, May 10, 2011 06:37:00 PM

The Canucks have signed free agent goalie Eddie Lack.

The 6'4, 22-year-old netminder played this past season for Brynas in the Swedish Elite League as the backup to Panthers' top prospect Jacob Markstrom. Lack posted a 2.67 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 14 games this year. With Andrew Raycroft slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer the Canucks needed to make a move to get some depth between the pipes.
Tue, Apr 6, 2010 09:44:00 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Henrik Sedin
2Ryan Kesler
3Derek Roy
4Maxim Lapierre
5Andrew Ebbett
6Manny Malhotra
7Jordan Schroeder
8Kellan Lain
9Alexandre Mallet
LW1Daniel Sedin
2David Booth
3Mason Raymond
4Tom Sestito
5Jim Vandermeer
6Darren Archibald
RW1Alex Burrows
2Christopher Higgins
3Jannik Hansen
4Zack Kassian
5Steve Pinizzotto
6Dale Weise
7Alexandre Grenier
8Nicklas Jensen
D1Alexander Edler
2Kevin Bieksa
3Dan Hamhuis
4Chris Tanev
5Jason Garrison
6Keith Ballard
7Cam Barker
8Andrew Alberts
9Derek Joslin
10Frank Corrado
G1Cory Schneider
2Roberto Luongo
3Joe Cannata
4Eddie Lack