- RealityChecker

wait a second here. this bieksa trade can't be true.

i was led to believe that since benning didn't consummate the trade at the draft, he wasn't allowed to trade bieksa EVER.

my head is spinning. this can't be real.

can we still waive him at least?
- RealityChecker

Did Benning just flip Wilson the bird?
- 1970vintage

Both hands.

Leaf fans are convincing themselves that Hodgson + Babcock will work.
- A_SteamingLombardi

On one hand Leaf fans are sure that Stamkos is coming when he's an UFA and to put icing on the cake for nuck fans to have Cody be his center? Would Cody get the 4th line treatment from Babcock or "drive him to the airport?
"

That's an old wives tale. I do it all the time and... Wait, what are we talking about?
- CubanBuffet

It can be done but manually and would take a couple of hours. I'm not that big of a hockey nerd
- Nucker101

Getting confused on which reply goes with which conversation.

We have a UFA D coming in I think. Not Weber.

So we now hold 2 first round picks in the 2016 draft. Keep the ball rolling. Vrbada for a 1st at TDL I hope. Higgins for a 3rd or 2nd even depending on market and his season...

This is getting fun. I'm going to put a big marker board up on my wall with player names scratched off.
- boonerbuck

Ok, now Burrows to the Ducks for a 2016 3rd round pick

Ok, now Burrows to the Ducks for a 2016 3rd round pick
- 1970vintage

Retain 1mil and bump it up to 1/2 rnder

wait a second here. this bieksa trade can't be true.

i was led to believe that since benning didn't consummate the trade at the draft, he wasn't allowed to trade bieksa EVER.

my head is spinning. this can't be real.

can we still waive him at least?
- RealityChecker

at the sky is falling crowd...

Well...the unintentional tank has begun

Both hands.
- Marwood

I think he used both hands in a different and extremely painful way on Bob Murray.

I am torn now.
I don't want the Ducks to win a cup because F Kesler. But now I do want them to win because of Bieksa.

Ok, now Burrows to the Ducks for a 2016 3rd round pick
- 1970vintage

Patience...that will happen at the TDL. Would live to see that go down and then have ANA play CHI or LA in the playoffs.

bieksa couldnt even get a 2015 pick lol

I think he used both hands in a different and extremely painful way on Bob Murray.
- Nucker101

The Hockey Chat ‏@TheHockeyChat · 2m2 minutes ago
Could this be the year of the offer sheet? Notable RFAs:

Tarasenko
Holtby
Stepan
Galchenyuk
Bernier
Saad
Huberdeau
Nyquist
Kadri
Krug

OFFER SHEET

No, and no to Franson either, let's give JV, Grenier, Baertschi, Clendenning and Corrado a chance.
- DariusKnight

I agree (and a big fat emphatic NO to Franson, either). I was sort of playing devil's advocate, in that he did score 40 goals not too long ago and if the contract was reasonable I would actually consider it but not at this time, which is a time of transition. I bet you some team takes a chance on him, though

Well...the unintentional tank has begun
- I-own_da-Northwest

I kinda figured if we kept Bieksa that every 10 games he played, we would move up 1 spot in the draft. There is fall out from this trade after all.

bieksa couldnt even get a 2015 pick lol
- sensnucksnocups

Unless they have a time machine, the Ducks couldn't offer one.

Weber gone

Not as much as a qualifying offer weber

I am torn now.
I don't want the Ducks to win a cup because F Kesler. But now I do want them to win because of Bieksa.
- Retinalz

I'm just wondering if Sbisa reported to Anaheim for training camp, instead of KB, if the Ducks would be able to tell the difference?

In all seriousness, while most of us wanted Bieksa traded for a long time, let us not forget the impact he has made on this organization.

He played a heart and soul game and seemed to be a stand up guy on and off the ice.

While his time is done in Vancouver, it shouldn't be forgotten.

So, when we take our first sip of beer for the holiday, let's say cheers to ole Juice. He was a beauty.

and btw, fcuk kesler.

Weber gone

Not as much as a qualifying offer weber
- Bieksa#3

Time for a new username or a team change

bieksa couldnt even get a 2015 pick lol
- sensnucksnocups

We weren't offered one, again the facts miss you. Go sign Hodgson.

Weber gone

Not as much as a qualifying offer weber
- Bieksa#3

What are you going to call your dog now, Eddie?