Did Benning just flip Wilson the bird?
- 1970vintage

That's just a bonus I think. If Bieksa was willing to go to San Jose, which is basically the California Canucks, then a team just a couple of hours down the road that is a legitimate cup contender is a no brainer.

remember Russ Courntall? the guy was a speed demon on the ice but just couldn't quite put things together. It seemed his hands/skills never caught up to his great speed - when I first saw him play I thought he might actually be a 40-50 goal scorer but you know how that all went. The point being, individual skills are great to have but if you aren't able to put it all together you aren't going to have that much success. Also, note that there have been a lot of 'poor' skaters who have had amazing careers.
- Zogg

Pat Quinn's biggest regret trade wise. Said he always regretted trading away Greg Adams.

Mason Raymond and Brandon McMillan are also excellent skaters...just saying.
- Nucker101

Raymond no he couldn't stay on them. That is not strong skating. Speed doesn't meant strong.

Pat Quinn's biggest regret trade wise. Said he always regretted trading away Greg Adams.
- RealityChecker

Who wasn't sad about that.

Raymond no he couldn't stay on them. That is not strong skating. Speed doesn't meant strong.
- thundachunk

David Booth, Brandon McMillan, Cam Barker, etc.

That's a lot of money for Jones as of now.

David Booth, Brandon McMillan, Cam Barker, etc.
- Nucker101

I honestly don't think they had anything on his skating.

That's a lot of money for Jones as of now.
- golfingsince

He's personally my fav out of all the unproven guys that got traded. But the price they paid...oof!

He's personally my fav out of all the unproven guys that got traded. But the price they paid...oof!
- Nucker101

34 games of NHL experience parlayed into a $9 million deal.

I honestly don't think they had anything on his skating.
- thundachunk

Kyle Cumiskey is another, an excellent skater and a so-so dman.

Kyle Cumiskey is another, an excellent skater and a so-so dman.
- Nucker101

And remember Brett Hedican? the guy could fly but couldn't make a good offensive hockey play if his life depended on it.

Been moving all day... What did I miss?

Beauchemin is definitely a tier above Bieksa.
- Nucker101

We should use the new found cap space to sign Beauchemin

Been moving all day... What did I miss?
- rugdnit

Bieksa waived. Calm restored.

Bieksa waived. Calm restored.
- RealityChecker

Who do we waive next? Elder?

Bieksa waived. Calm restored.
- RealityChecker

And remember Brett Hedican? the guy could fly but couldn't make a good offensive hockey play if his life depended on it.
- Zogg

He was before my time

Who do we waive next? Elder?
- golfingsince

Edler, Burrows and Higgins. I don't care if they have value...threaten to waive them and send them to Buffalo!!!

Who do we waive next? Elder?
- golfingsince

I think the point is to waive all the elders

I think the point is to waive all the elders
- RealityChecker

good one

He was before my time
- Nucker101

Newb bandwagon closet flames fan. Good day sir... I said good day!

Edler, Burrows and Higgins. I don't care if they have value...threaten to waive them and send them to Buffalo!!!
- Nucker101

I think the point is to waive all the elders
- RealityChecker

He was before my time
- Nucker101

Yah, he was part of that magical 1994 drive

Yah, he was part of that magical 1994 drive
- Zogg

He played well for Carolina when they won their cup though.