Flames Claim Lawrence Nycholat From Vancouver

[Thrillhouse]

Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the acquisition of defenceman Lawrence Nycholat off NHL waivers.

“Nycholat is a similar type player to Mark Giordano,” said Sutter. “We were prepared to give up a draft pick to acquire a depth defenceman.”

The 6’0”, 200lb rearguard has played 14 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season recording one point while averaging 9:41 of ice-time.

A native of Calgary, Nycholat was acquired by the Canucks on September 2, 2008 from Ottawa.

Following a four-year junior career with Swift Current, Nycholat signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Wild. Nycholat has also played with Washington and the New York Rangers.

[canuckfan]

Hmph. The Flames need d-men, figures they'd poach one of ours. Sutter's not done there though, I figure he'll be after at least one more before the end of tomorrow.