Ryan Lin is pushing offensive boundaries for the Vancouver Giants in NHL draft year

LANGLEY, British Columbia – Ryan Lin hasn’t spent much time being anything other than the best player on his team. 

A Richmond, BC kid, first-round pick to his hometown Vancouver Giants, 53 points in 60 games as a 16-year-old defender - the highest mark in more than three decades. Under=17 gold. Under-18 gold. CHL All-Rookie Team.

Everywhere he’s played, the pattern repeats. He makes a major impact.

This season, the all-important draft-eligible season, is about pushing the ceiling. The defensive IQ, competitiveness, and transition details have long been established. Now he is pushing and testing the boundaries of his offensive game. He's looking to become an offensive threat who doesn’t just relieve pressure, but creates it. The type of defensive prospect a team is willing to bet on early and