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Bieksa has shown previously and this season that he can play better when in a contract year. Is he consciously choosing to do so? Probably not, but the fact is what it is and the result has so far been the same. Dismiss it if you must. It is all psychology.

There is evidence to support this claim. However, there is also evidence to support the claim that Bieksa plays better in years where he hasn't been hampered by serious injury. I suppose it all depends on which factor one considers to have had the greatest effect.

I will grant that a supposedly healthy Kevin Bieksa had a horrendous start to last season. However, I believe he had started to turn his game around when he was cut by Prucha's skate. I don't believe he ever really got back into form after returning from that injury.

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I don't necessarily disagree with you. It's impossible to explain why things are they way they are as clear-cut black and white.

However, the point in my post doesn't quite relate, nor does it seem that it disagrees with your assessment. My problem is with those who believe that Bieksa has only played well due to it being a contract year, whether it is subconscious or not. I mean, simply put, the pressure of showcasing yourself must bear down on a player at some point, however, it shouldn't take away from the fact that Bieksa's game itself has improved, due to him individually as well as other factors.

I find it to be completely off-putting and lazy to attribute all of Bieksa's ongoing improvements as simply because of a contract year, and that he'll simply "revert back to poor play" once this season is over. He's found a steady role, a steady partner, and a very good defensive chemistry. There is nothing to prove that he won't play just as well if he finally stays in this consistent state. If doubters can look into the future, or alter the past so that Bieksa doesn't get sliced open twice, then I think it's easier to have a case. However, since most can't, my opinion stands.

Hmmm. Contract year, leg cut in half year. Which one better determines your level of play?

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Well, if he subconsciously plays better in his contract year, then he is subconsciously going to play better when it matters most. This is a bad thing? All you have to gauge is if he wants to win the cup (financial beneficial for him) and if he wants to win for his teammates (Kesler is his "brother") All these contract year players should in theory play better in the playoffs.

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Well, if he subconsciously plays better in his contract year, then he is subconsciously going to play better when it matters most. This is a bad thing? All you have to gauge is if he wants to win the cup (financial beneficial for him) and if he wants to win for his teammates (Kesler is his "brother") All these contract year players should in theory play better in the playoffs.

Apparently he "subconsciously" play like a dolt in the playoffs.

Maybe we can hire Bieksa after his retirement as the team yogi or Dr Phil or something.

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Hmmm. Contract year, leg cut in half year. Which one better determines your level of play?

Hmm, well add up all Salo's injuries for example and if his level of play dropped as low as Bxa's did after his long rehab periods, Salo certainly wouldn't be a Nuck today.

As I've said in the past pointing to Bxa's injuries as an excuse for his poor play prior to this year is a cop out. Injuries are part of the game.

Truly talented players return to form in less time, let alone less than 4 years after an injury, (concussions excluded), ergo my theory is Bxa is not nearly as gifted or truly a talented player as the average apologist makes him out to be. He was the highest paid Nuck D man for the last 3 years and next year I figure MG will replace him with either an entry level guy or a player for less than 2 mil.

The D won't miss a beat without him. Mind you his sneer will be hard to replace.lol.

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Hmm, well add up all Salo's injuries for example and if his level of play dropped as low as Bxa's did after his long rehab periods, Salo certainly wouldn't be a Nuck today.

As I've said in the past pointing to Bxa's injuries as an excuse for his poor play prior to this year is a cop out. Injuries are part of the game.

Truly talented players return to form in less time, let alone less than 4 years after an injury, (concussions excluded), ergo my theory is Bxa is not nearly as gifted or truly a talented player as the average apologist makes him out to be. He was the highest paid Nuck D man for the last 3 years and next year I figure MG will replace him with either an entry level guy or a player for less than 2 mil.

The D won't miss a beat without him. Mind you his sneer will be hard to replace.lol.

Delusional...

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Hmm, well add up all Salo's injuries for example and if his level of play dropped as low as Bxa's did after his long rehab periods, Salo certainly wouldn't be a Nuck today.

As I've said in the past pointing to Bxa's injuries as an excuse for his poor play prior to this year is a cop out. Injuries are part of the game.

Truly talented players return to form in less time, let alone less than 4 years after an injury, (concussions excluded), ergo my theory is Bxa is not nearly as gifted or truly a talented player as the average apologist makes him out to be. He was the highest paid Nuck D man for the last 3 years and next year I figure MG will replace him with either an entry level guy or a player for less than 2 mil.

The D won't miss a beat without him. Mind you his sneer will be hard to replace.lol.

you should research Bieksas injury that he had twice. it took Morrison over a year to heal

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Was looking through some old comments and came across this:

CANUCKLELION

12 Feb 2010 - 11:17

Sanford your bottom 6 ranting is getting tiresome, lately you wanted MG towaive all of them. lol. Me,I can't stand Hansen's play, but when he has a good game I compliment him. I doubt he can keep it up, but hope he does.I never see you recognize a solid game by the botm 6 or a well coached game by AV. Do you think the team would have a winning record if the #3+4 lines were1/2 as bad as you imply.

What kind of person wouldn't compliment a player that they may not be a big fan of?

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As for skating I don't see the evidence that Ehrhoff is vastly better than Bieksa. He has a smoother for but that doesn't necessarily mean the end result is quote unquote better.

Sometimes I read a comment like the above and am stopped in my tracks.

Astounding.

Ehrhoff can pull away from opponents in his own zone in a few strides. Bieksa has below-average acceleration. It takes him quite a while to work into a full glide.

It's sad how the Bieksa lovers need to create these delusional beliefs in order to boost their own poster boy.

Edit: Oh, and wait for it. The next time Bieksa gets beaten one-on-one the excuse will be: "he's still recovering from an injured foot".

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Sometimes I read a comment like the above and am stopped in my tracks.

Astounding.

Ehrhoff can pull away from opponents in his own zone in a few strides. Bieksa has below-average acceleration. It takes him quite a while to work into a full glide.

It's sad how the Bieksa lovers need to create these delusional beliefs in order to boost their own poster boy.

Edit: Oh, and wait for it. The next time Bieksa gets beaten one-on-one the excuse will be: "he's still recovering from an injured foot".

Has nothing to do with delusional.

The comment was in reference to Ehrhoff being "vastly" better.

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