Bains scored two goals and added an assist in AHL Abbotsford's 5-2 win over Manitoba on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bains has three goals and three helpers over five games since he was waived and demoted to Abbotsford. He put up five points in 26 NHL outings prior to landing on waivers. The 24-year-old could be a candidate for another call-up if injuries become a problem for the Canucks later in the year.

Bains was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK.

EDGE Analysis

Bains has provided one goal, five points, 14 shots on net and 22 hits across 26 NHL appearances this season. Assuming he clears waivers, he will report to AHL Abbotsford.

Bains scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Mammoth.

EDGE Analysis

Bains cut the deficit to 2-1 at 4:17 of the third period, denying Karel Vejmelka a chance at consecutive shutouts. Bains has a goal and an assist over the last two games, though he remains in a fourth-line role. The 24-year-old winger is up to five points, 14 shots on net, 21 hits, 10 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 23 appearances this season.

Bains logged an assist and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Bains snapped a seven-game slump with the helper. He was also scratched five times in that span, but the injury to Conor Garland (upper body) has opened the door for Bains to play regularly again. For the season, Bains is at four helpers, 20 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 22 appearances in a fourth-line role.

Bains was scratched for the fifth straight game in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Bains played in 18 straight games to start the season, but he managed just three assists. Two of those helpers came in the first three contests, and his decline has led to him sitting out after watching his ice time drop as the Canucks got healthier following a bad run of injuries. Bains has added 13 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-2 rating this season. If he continues to see limited opportunities at the NHL level, he could get reassigned to AHL Abbotsford when the Canucks get some forwards back from injured reserve.

Bains notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Bains set up the second of Filip Chytil's goals in the contest. The two have started the year on the Canucks' second line alongside Conor Garland. It's not a particularly notable trio, but it's encouraging for Bains that he's seeing middle-six minutes. He's a tough customer, but fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting the 24-year-old to produce much offense -- prior to Thursday, he had just one goal, 12 shots and 24 hits over his first 21 NHL appearances across the last two seasons.

Bains signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Vancouver on Monday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

It's a two-way deal in Year 1 before becoming a one-way agreement in Year 2. Bains had one goal, eight shots on net, seven blocked shots and 17 hits in 13 NHL appearances with Vancouver in the 2024-25 regular season. He helped AHL Abbotsford win the Calder Cup by collecting seven goals and 24 points in 24 playoff games. Bains also had 11 tallies and 32 assists in 50 minor-league outings during the regular season. Bains may spend most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL.

Bains was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Jonathan Lekkerimaki was recalled from Abbotsford in a corresponding move. Bains has recorded a goal and a minus-5 rating while averaging 10:30 of ice time over 13 outings with the big club this season.

Bains was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

EDGE Analysis

Along with Bains, the Canucks also brought up Nils Aman, setting the duo up to compete for one spot in the lineup ahead of Saturday's clash with Vegas. Considering Vancouver is heading out on a five-game road trip, both forwards should get an opportunity to play. In his 11 NHL contests this season, Bains has tallied one goal, seven shots and 16 hits while logging 10:56 of ice time per game.

Bains was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday, according to the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Bains was a healthy scratch Wednesday in Pittsburgh and was the choice to be sent down as the Canucks promoted Mark Friedman in a corresponding move. Bains had one goal in 12 NHL games before his demotion.