I'd say so, in terms of who get the call up first. Not that Karlsson hasn't been good, it's just that Bains has really elevated his game.
Maybe if its later in the year it will be Bains.
However right now if an injury occurs in the big club, then obviously Studnicka draws in, after that I dont think Bains will be the first call up just yet. I really think the Canucks want to marinate him and continue his development in the AHL and no interrupt his momentum and growth.
Abby has verterans like Aman and Dries who played alot of NHL games last year who are probably at the top of the call up list.
Karlsson would be part of that call up list as well. He already played pro in the SHL and 1 full season with Abby.
Guys like Podz, Bains, Raty, Sasson, Mcdonough are not likely to see the bigs at least until later on in the season. I dont mind it at all either as I'm very impressed with Jeremy Colliton's coaching in Abby.