Eddie Lack has the inside track on Vancouver's backup job behind Roberto Luongo going into this season. He has a one-way contract for the 2013-14 campaign at $850,000, while Joacim Eriksson owns a two-way deal. Lack also feels ready to compete after missing the last part of the 2012-13 season following hip surgery. "I feel there was a lot of negative that came with my injury and everything but I kind of feel there was a lot of positive, too," he said. "The last six months I had a chance to really work on stuff that I didn't really have a chance to work on before. I feel stronger and better out there than I have ever felt."