Popular Post JM_ Posted October 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2019 49 minutes ago, Roger Neilsons Towel said: All the best Bulldog. Sad to see you go. We always knew what we were getting with you on the ice. You gave it your all and showed amazing heart. The perfect 7th Defenseman if there ever was one. Hope you get a chance with the Red Wings. For the Canucks, as others have said, I would imagine this move is to alleviate the logjam of Defenseman and Veteran designated players in Utica. More roster flexibility for them while allowing our defensive prospects a chance to develop. its a good move for Alex career wise. I remember in an interview a while back he wants to end up working in the players association so this is great for him to make more contacts in the league, plus he probably gets more NHL time too. I'm happy for him. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptCanuck16 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, naslund.is.king said: David who? Best luck Biega Some dude that was drafted in 2013 and has like 3 career points in the AHL. I don't think we'll be seeing him in the lineup any time soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 30 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: I mean... he was going to be away from home for a while.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMelvin Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Canucks loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Loved Biega's heart n soul approach to the game, I hope he can land a regular spot in Motown. Remember how Yannick Weber did in Nashville after he left here. I hope for more of the same. Jalen Chatfield has moved up on the RHD depth chart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I'll miss him a lot. Gave everything he had for us; hoping he gets to play more in Detroit. Hopefully this means Benning thinks some of our younger guys in Utica are ready. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Roger Neilsons Towel Posted October 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, naslund.is.king said: David who? Best luck Biega 3 minutes ago, CptCanuck16 said: Some dude that was drafted in 2013 and has like 3 career points in the AHL. I don't think we'll be seeing him in the lineup any time soon. 2 minutes ago, DarthMelvin said: Canucks loss. Yeah, this was a favour to Biega for all of his hard work, determination, and heart over the last few years. Nothing more. To be honest. I’m okay with that. He earned it. 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post McBackup Posted October 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2019 Hope he sticks with the Wings. He'll be a good mentor to local boy Joe Hicketts who is also a speedy but undersized defenseman. Reminds me of Higgins in that he wasn't the most skilled out there but would never be outworked. 100% respect. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billabong Posted October 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2019 Glad biega is getting another shot he’s a perfect 7/8 guy canucks did him a favour, it doesn’t matter what we got in return. This is just an honourable move with some good PR. 2 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Must be some good talks with Tryamkin possibly or some other depth that's coming in eventually which meant Biega's role is likely over. Or maybe with Rafferty looking impressive in camp, Biega had been surpassed as the first call up. We simply have done him a solid as a thank you for his services. I wish nothing but the best for him. Hopefully he doesn't plaster any of our guys if we face him in the future. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 56 minutes ago, -AJ- said: This has to be Benning doing Biega a favour. We lose this deal badly imo. Thankfully, it's not a hugely consequential deal. I still maintain that Biega was probably the better #7 option over Fantenberg. I don't think it was about winning or losing a deal. I think it was the dual intent of moving a one way NHL contract from Utica (there's too many already) and giving Biega a real opportunity elsewhere. We're at the point where it's better to call up young d-men to see what we've got rather than calling up a 31 year old who is what he is. Regardless of the return it's good for Biega and good for us. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, theo5789 said: Must be some good talks with Tryamkin possibly or some other depth that's coming in eventually which meant Biega's role is likely over. Or maybe with Rafferty looking impressive in camp, Biega had been surpassed as the first call up. We simply have done him a solid as a thank you for his services. I wish nothing but the best for him. Hopefully he doesn't plaster any of our guys if we face him in the future. Honestly, thinking this has anything to do with Tryamkin seems a little far fetched to me. Like that's stretching it to the point where Tryamkin becomes 10 foot 2! lol If it would have anything to do with Tryamkin, you would think something like this would happen AFTER Tryamkin gets signed. Edited October 7, 2019 by The Lock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amplified0ne Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Canucks rewarded him with the 2 year one way contract which was definitely earned. But have to give younger players the ice time and see what they got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brownky Posted October 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Roger Neilsons Towel said: Gotta respect Jim Benning for the class he handles our players with. He always seems to do his best to accommodate players and treat them with respect. I’m sure that’s something that players talk about and appreciate. That reputation he is building will help us in the long run with future signings. Especially with an agent like Barry, he has a ton of guys on his books... having a good 'working' relationship with an agent - who is looking out for his players - by also looking out for the agents' players yourself in terms of helping their careers where possible (without being detrimental to our team) can never hurt. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Lock said: Honestly, thinking this has anything to do with Tryamkin seems a little far fetched to me. Like that's stretching it to the point where Tryamkin becomes 10 foot 2! lol If it would have anything to do with Tryamkin, you would think something like this would happen AFTER Tryamkin gets signed. Biega has already been sent down and likely surpassed by Rafferty. If Tryamkin does sign, it won't be until late in the year at the earliest. The point is that possibly (no certainty) that in addition that we are comfortable knowing our depth is improving, so we are giving Biega the opportunity to extend his NHL career on a team that may give him a better opportunity. Seems strange to cut our RD depth otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runtzguy Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Good wheels and always gave 110% in every one of his shift. Too bad he couldn't play for us but best of luck Bulldog ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, theo5789 said: Biega has already been sent down and likely surpassed by Rafferty. If Tryamkin does sign, it won't be until late in the year at the earliest. The point is that possibly (no certainty) that in addition that we are comfortable knowing our depth is improving, so we are giving Biega the opportunity to extend his NHL career on a team that may give him a better opportunity. Seems strange to cut our RD depth otherwise. I don't doubt the trade was for Biega to have a chance elsewhere, which just puts further emphasis on this having absolutely nothing to do with Tryamkin. As you said, he wouldn't even be signing for at least a few months (if he signs at all). That alone concretely proves this has nothing to do with Tryamkin in my opinion and everything to do with Biega himself. If we gave a connect-the-dots book to CDC, I swear we'd see every number connected with every other number just from the overthinking that goes on. Not directing that at you or anything by the way. Just a general observation I've noticed. Edited October 7, 2019 by The Lock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Yzerman is probably the shrewdest GM in the league. Bulldog is just a depth guy, but good depth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 50 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: its a good move for Alex career wise. I remember in an interview a while back he wants to end up working in the players association so this is great for him to make more contacts in the league, plus he probably gets more NHL time too. I'm happy for him. Biega's last season no doubt. Good luck Alex. He's a Harvard boy. Brains there, he'll do well in the PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, The Lock said: I don't doubt the trade was for Biega to have a chance elsewhere, which just puts further emphasis on this having absolutely nothing to do with Tryamkin. As you said, he wouldn't even be signing for at least a few months (if he signs at all). That alone concretely proves this has nothing to do with Tryamkin in my opinion and everything to do with Biega himself. If we gave a connect-the-dots book to CDC, I swear we'd see every number connected with every other number just from the overthinking that goes on. Not directing that at you or anything by the way. Just a general observation I've noticed. Still not sure how it concretely proves anything. We (may) know we have depth potentially coming in and Biega likely doesn't have much of a chance here anymore. Of course in direct relation, it's more likely that Rafferty has pushed him out (at least for this season), but that doesn't mean their aren't other factors in play here. Doing him a favour is simply a reward for his service here without any complaint. We are a team that too often goes several deep into our D depth and we have a Tanev on the right side that's almost a sure thing. Depleting the depth has to be worth it. Now the idea is pure speculation on my part, but Benning wants Tryamkin back and Tryamkin sounds like he wants another go in the NHL. To me, this furthers that idea, but that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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