hammertime Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 45 minutes ago, terrible.dee said: Why?......WHY? Do people think this guy is a good mentor or role model? He's lackadaisical at best lazy at worst and a totally self-absorbed player. "Do I feel like pinching? Ya.....Do I feel like hitting? mm....not tonight......That was my guy who scored? You're ALL my guys, so shut up" Do you ever remember him fighting to defend a teamate? I don't, I remember him fighting if someone pissed HIM off......and if he felt like fighting. Kesler was the same way. He was good to have here when he helped form part of our identity (remember when everyone hated us?) But he never has and never will be a mentor..........unless he feels like it I remember bieksa taking the opening face off on Lain's behalf against Calgary when they started their goons. Maybe he just felt like taking the face off though. He was either selfishly stealing a rookies thunder or protecting a kid in his first ever NHL game about to get used as a punching bag the moment the puck dropped. See it how you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Are you really that much of a synic or are you just kidding here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Granny Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I'd take him over Sbisa any day. Smarter and tougher. I'd only want him for a year though, so he can retire as a Canuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 5 hours ago, zzbottom said: Bieksa isn't Selanne. Clearly you aren't a Bo-Liever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 35 years old, I wouldn't touch him. Honestly if I were JB I'd try to clean out the vets on this defence a bit. Edler, Tanev and Sbisa, consider trading a couple of them, then if we really want, sign a UFA veteran defenceman. We haven't had a good mix of leadership and good defensive abilities in the same player since Salo/Ohlund/Mitchell and it's been a gaping hole on this team for a long time. Edler and Tanev are good to an extent, as is Sbisa, but neither of them are leaders. Really hoping Gudbranson steps in as a bit of a mature leader but we'll see. Bieksa's a great character guy but doesn't back up his leadership with top notch performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 13 hours ago, terrible.dee said: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 21 hours ago, Alflives said: Bring him back as the new color guy on the hockey broadcasts, and make him a regular on the new Canuck's (650 am) station. He'd be great at that role! 150% agree. u know he's staying in hockey. I'm guessing hnic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanaholic Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 We SHOULDN'T have let him go in the first place . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt kilgore Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 A veteran role model would be an aging star player that can still at the very least, be on par with the new prospects. If his only contribution now is being 'tough' on the ice, there are countless aging players that could fulfill that inspiration. We also have Dorsett. Bieksa at his age, would continue to make more mistakes, and be able to play less minutes. How would the young players, some who have never even played with him before, respect him as a leader on the ice? Locker room frivolity aside. What is Stetcher going to learn from him? I love him as a former Canuck and his contributions to the mental health issue, but he'd be a waste of space and cap room. But maybe he'd be a darling of the tankists, as I'm sure he'd be responsible for a few more goals against next year if he landed a permanent position here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neko Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 He could be a decent 3rd pairing until Subban develops more, maybe sign him for 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 no poll?....boooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 He has another full season with the Ducks. Ask me in a year and I'll have a better answer. Pretty surprised at all the flat out "No"s in this thread... the guy has been a big factor for a team that's in the West final. Have some respect for the goat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 It would take exactly 1 game for him to become the new whipping boy.... But yeah bring him back, and while we're at it bring back Naslund and Jovocop too... All be it, I really miss juices toughness on the back line, but thats Juice anno 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 5/22/2017 at 2:10 AM, dpn1 said: I think Kevin could make a great mentor for all the young dmen we have. If Tanev gets traded he could be a good guy in the room and add some toughness. you mean like for an assistant coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Nirvanagut Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 16 hours ago, iinatcc said: Clearly you aren't a Bo-Liever Oh, but I am! I am! Also, I didn't know fans called Bieksa Juicer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 I think one day he may be a good coach (Assistant or otherwise). I don't think he will retire next season. Some one will pick him up when the Ducks buy him out, Also, Juice was his nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino#29 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 11:10 AM, dpn1 said: I think Kevin could make a great mentor for all the young dmen we have. If Tanev gets traded he could be a good guy in the room and add some toughness. that would beiksalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 On 2017-05-21 at 0:57 PM, Ghostsof1915 said: Sure you find a 36 year old Finn that can get 94 points and we can sign him.... Any suggestions? Jarkko friggin Ruttu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMelvin Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Im ok without Juice so Im sure the rest of the team will be also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMelvin Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 https://youtu.be/3_5v3ztqsu4 Bieksa and The Mockery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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