RUPERTKBD Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 While I loved Bieksa as a player etc he really should have kept his mouth shut during the playoffs. Sure, he backed up his words when he pummeled Ferland but I would have prefered he said no comment instead of feeding the calgary trolls like he did. That's definitely a minor blip in a great career with Vancouver. Sad to see him go, but it was his time to duck out (ha ha) There were a few other "blips", but that's the case with most players. Overall, Juice's body of work in Vancity has been exemplary and it is the main reason that I get upset with so-called fans who denigrate him. He was expressing loyalty to the franchise when he made the "go down with the ship" comment, but when he was asked to waive, he acceded to managements wishes. For this, we have morons saying they were "ecstatic" when he was traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 There were a few other "blips", but that's the case with most players. Overall, Juice's body of work in Vancity has been exemplary and it is the main reason that I get upset with so-called fans who denigrate him. He was expressing loyalty to the franchise when he made the "go down with the ship" comment, but when he was asked to waive, he acceded to managements wishes. For this, we have morons saying they were "ecstatic" when he was traded. It will be hard to see Juice in another jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It will be hard to see Juice in another jersey. People around here are quick to write him off, but I expect that it's going to be hard for a few Canucks when the face the Ducks this season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawndy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Bieksa will look like a pylon when our young guys go around him easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 There is clearly no reason for them to go anywhere. Both at age 34 had mid 70 point out puts. They are gradually moving down to the second line. Which is more than fine. You cannot argue what they've done for Vancouver, and have earned the right to deny any and all trades. Who's gradually moving up to the first line? I don't understand how top 10 scorers in the NHL are second liners, do explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 In a perfect world we deal the Sedin's to a contender during the last year of their contracts. They fetch us some top you talent and draft picks and then re-sign with us for >$5MM each to play on our second line. I feel these two have the ability to play into their 40's. They will still put up solid numbers facing 2nd and 3rd pairing d-men and will continue to be wizards on the PP. I'd say a perfect world would better like hoisting a cup with the Canucks in their final year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 As much as the twins have done for the Nucks, They deserve to retire as Nucks...couldn't ask for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Who's gradually moving up to the first line? I don't understand how top 10 scorers in the NHL are second liners, do explain. They are and will continue to be 1st liners for the next couple of years. But having declining Sedins as second liners in three-four years would be immense help in the quest for the Cup. This team is in serious transition and might just come up with a 1st line before the Sedins retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I think they deserve to retire as Canucks, but they'll have to take on not only a reduced role but also a reduced salary. Can't have 3rd liners taking up prime $$. They are reasonable and loyal players though. I can't see them chasing big bucks while handicapping the rest of the roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 @TSN1040: Canucks GM Jim Benning tells TSN1200 in Ottawa that the Sedins will retire as Canucks. Hear Jim here: https://t.co/fvjr3tc4Jh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 As it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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