Jim Benning and the Vancouver Canucks didn’t wait too long for this one. The team announced the signing of Michael DiPietro to an entry-level contract. With his signing, DiPietro is the fifth player from the Canucks 2017 draft class to earn a contract.
The kid from Amherstburg, Ontario had a memorable season. Of course, it had its ups and downs, but DiPietro was nothing short of spectacular this year. His team, the Windsor Spitfires, chose to strip itself down for a rebuild. DiPietro was a man on an island, holding down the fort and still excelling during the season.