So, What does Bieksa's list look like?

I'm guessing:
Detroit
Pittsburg
NY Islanders
LA Kings
St. Louis

Maybe
Columbus
Toronto
Edmonton
- moondawg

Makes you wonder if he wants to keep his kids in Canadian school system? Stanley cup hopeful? Warmer climate? Winning? Contract extension?

Florida? Dallas? Colorado? Ottawa? Tampa?

Makes you wonder if he wants to keep his kids in Canadian school system? Stanley cup hopeful? Warmer climate? Winning? Contract extension?

Florida? Dallas? Colorado? Ottawa? Tampa?
- hillbillydeluxe

There's always good private schools in most major NA cities. I think he'd maybe consider wanting to go back out East and closer to his friends and family.


Or if he really wants a cup then he'll just list the obvious places like TB, NYR, CHI, ANA, etc and the Canucks are screwed.

If Bieksa gets traded do we riot, I'm confused.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I doubt Buffalo is trading 31 for lack. #31 is basically a 1st rd pick and with the 10 hour gap between rd 1 and 2 is a valuable pick. They'd prefer to sign an UFA goalie. No way in the world they have any interest in a 34 year old overpaid defenseman.
- turbo044

BUF will need to begin inserting some vets with character into their lineup. They'll also need to get to the cap floor (currently 10.7M short). You can't win with all ELCs on your roster. Bieksa may be past his prime but he does have character.

I doubt Buffalo is trading 31 for lack. #31 is basically a 1st rd pick and with the 10 hour gap between rd 1 and 2 is a valuable pick. They'd prefer to sign an UFA goalie. No way in the world they have any interest in a 34 year old overpaid defenseman.
- turbo044

Good, we don't hate him! They think #31 is a top 15 pick. Let them sign a UFA.

BUF will need to begin inserting some vets with character into their lineup. They'll also need to get to the cap floor (currently 10.7M short). You can't win with all ELCs on your roster. Bieksa may be past his prime but he does have character.
- AlexF

And his hit is 4.5 but his salary is 2.6. so he is low cost for buf

There's always good private schools in most major NA cities. I think he'd maybe consider wanting to go back out East and closer to his friends and family.


Or if he really wants a cup then he'll just list the obvious places like TB, NYR, CHI, ANA, etc and the Canucks are screwed.
- Nucker101

That salary vs cap for Bieksa has to be attractive to some small market teams. Just hoping he wants to get close to home or back east. He wants to be on a playoff team.

BUF will need to begin inserting some vets with character into their lineup. They'll also need to get to the cap floor (currently 10.7M short). You can't win with all ELCs on your roster. Bieksa may be past his prime but he does have character.
- AlexF

Once they buy out Hodgson it'll be more.

Makes you wonder if he wants to keep his kids in Canadian school system? Stanley cup hopeful? Warmer climate? Winning? Contract extension?

Florida? Dallas? Colorado? Ottawa? Tampa?
- hillbillydeluxe

I'm guessing he'd like a chance at the cup. But alot of those teams have no money or use for him.
LA needs to replace Voynov
NYI, Det, Pit all need some Veteran presence

I could see Ottawa.

I know he's a Ontario kid, but I doubt TO would be on anyones list.

I'm guessing he'd like a chance at the cup. But alot of those teams have no money or use for him.
LA needs to replace Voynov
NYI, Det, Pit all need some Veteran presence

I could see Ottawa.

I know he's a Ontario kid, but I doubt TO would be on anyones list.
- moondawg

DET, OTT, or PIT I could see.

John Shannon ✔@JSportsnet
To clarify. Canucks have not asked Bieksa to waive his NTC, but there is plenty of interest in the Canucks' Dman.

John Shannon ✔@JSportsnet
To clarify. Canucks have not asked Bieksa to waive his NTC, but there is plenty of interest in the Canucks' Dman.







- Nucker101

I can't wait for the Sedins to just exploit his lazy ass.

I can't wait for the Sedins to just exploit his lazy ass.
- pker2theend

He probably can't wait to fight them after a whistle.

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay · 2m2 minutes ago
#Bruins had trade talks with #Canucks today regarding Kevin Bieksa, could Kassian & Bieksa be shipped for Milan Lucic? Rumours are floating

Lack & Bieksa to BUFF for 31 & 51
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes to Lack, no to Bieksa. Come on, I live here in B.C. and watch Canuck games all the time. Not interested in old, slow d-man.

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay · 2m2 minutes ago
#Bruins had trade talks with #Canucks today regarding Kevin Bieksa, could Kassian & Bieksa be shipped for Milan Lucic? Rumours are floating


- LeftCoaster

You're better than this.

Lack & Bieksa to BUFF for 31 & 51
- VanHockeyGuy

Not a chance in the world Buffalo does that. Why would a rebuilding team offer any type of compensation for a 34 year old defenseman?

You're better than this.
- Nucker101

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay · 2m2 minutes ago
#Bruins had trade talks with #Canucks today regarding Kevin Bieksa, could Kassian & Bieksa be shipped for Milan Lucic? Rumours are floating


- LeftCoaster

Not gonna lie, I'd like to see Milan back in Vancouver.

The fanbase would have to have a ceremonial apology for being Dbags to him throughout his Boston days.

I can picture white doves being released at his parents church. And some sort of eastern european sausage festival.

I believe someone posted yesterday that a GM was quoted as saying that you can get some pretty good players with 2nd round picks this year. It seems like there's more sellers than ever since now even the good teams are looking to shed some salary.
- Nucker101

Dallas Stars offered a 2nd round pick this year, a 2nd round pick next year and one of their top defense prospects for Patrick Sharp. I think chicago is stupid for not taking that, cant see them getting much more, this years second is a top 50 pick.

NHLSourcesSay ‏@NHLSourcesSay · 2m2 minutes ago
#Bruins had trade talks with #Canucks today regarding Kevin Bieksa, could Kassian & Bieksa be shipped for Milan Lucic? Rumours are floating


- LeftCoaster

Wanabee rumor mongers.

Not a chance in the world Buffalo does that. Why would a rebuilding team offer any type of compensation for a 34 year old defenseman?
- turbo044

How long do you see yourself tanking?

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein
- LeftCoaster

Cool story

Dallas Stars offered a 2nd round pick this year, a 2nd round pick next year and one of their top defense prospects for Patrick Sharp. I think chicago is stupid for not taking that, cant see them getting much more, this years second is a top 50 pick.
- phyllee

Agreed. I wonder if Bowman has actually received better offers or if he's pulling a Gillis.

Wanabee rumor mongers.
- VanHockeyGuy

Let's start up a twitter account and do it too