Confirmed with Link: [VAN/DET] Alex Biega for David Pope

[geebaan]

For a team that is trying to contend for the playoffs, I believe Biega prob would have been a good guy to keep in the system for depth.

No dude, let’s acquire the prospect equivalent of Stewart Mackenzie for him instead

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

For a team that is trying to contend for the playoffs, I believe Biega prob would have been a good guy to keep in the system for depth.

Yes, Benning is probably betting on Raffety or Brisebois to replace Biega on the depth chart ( I know they are left handed but it’s very easy to read his tension behind the move)

 

[geebaan]

Giving Biega a chance to play in the NHL.

WE need him to play in the NHL. We are one injury away from actually needing him. I KNEW someone would try to spin this turd. Wow.

 

[m9]

Have to think this trade is mainly financial and also helps deal with the vet quota in Utica.

 

[Pip]

Brutal. Hopefully he gets a true shot in Detroit. This guy is a quality NHL defender and every year we chose garbage over him.

 

[tradervik]

Canucks must believe in Rafferty to give up Biega. But good for the Bulldog to get a chance in Detroit. Wish him the best.

 

[opendoor]

Probably good for Biega and good for the tank, but man I just can't fathom any sane person watching the Canucks' injuries in recent years thinking its a good idea to just give good depth away for nothing.

 

[Nucker101]

This feels like a favour to Biega, I can’t imagine that the Canucks actually want Pope. Wings probably wanted Biega but wanted to lose a contract slot.

 

[Thegame]

Can only have so many vets and NHL players playing the in the AHL.... Baer and Goldy are also down there and we need to waive another player when Roussell comes back. We also have Fantenburg, Brisebois, Rafferty, Juolevi, etc as call ups. People freaking out over nothing.

 

[EpochLink]

People treating like Biega like he’s the greatest 7th defensemen on the league.

I welcome the trade.

 

[Dump Itch]

WE need him to play in the NHL. We are one injury away from actually needing him. I KNEW someone would try to spin this turd. Wow.

You guys are actually not one injury away from needing him. It's like how the Leafs traded Leivo to you guys for Carcone. Gotta give people a chance to play.

 

[sting101]

Feel good for Biega to get a chance to play in the NHL. Benning will get trashed for this but he's pretty good to the guys he signed once he's done with them for the most part.

Rafferty has clearly caught their eyes and Brisebois appears like he can play but you can pretty much guarentee were gonna have a rash of injuries now this move happened

Best of luck to the bulldog

 

[geebaan]

Feel good for Biega to get a chance to play in the NHL. Benning will get trashed for this but he's pretty good to the guys he signed once he's done with them for the most part.

Rafferty has clearly caught their eyes and Brisebois appears like he can play but you can pretty much guarentee were gonna have a rash of injuries now this move happened

It’s a load of shit. This move is proof Benning actually has no idea to evaluate talent. I’m sick of it.

What I saw from Rafferty and Brisebois are guys who are gonna be lucky to be as good as Biega.

 

[EpochLink]

If Rafferty is advertised, then good.
Peace out Biega.

 

[Killer Orcas]

I wish Biega well was always a good role player never complained and did what was expected. Hopefully he get's a better chance in Detroit.

 

[EpochLink]

It’s a load of ****. This move is proof Benning actually has no idea to evaluate talent. I’m sick of it.

What I saw from Rafferty and Brisebois are guys who are gonna be lucky to be as good as Biega.

we’ve had Biega for how many years.
When’s the season he’s gonna ‘step’ up?

is Biega gonna put up top 4 defensive production?
FOH

 

[geebaan]

we’ve had Biega for how many years.
When’s the season he’s gonna ‘step’ up?

Uh, what did he do last year? How did he look in pre-season? I liked him better than Benn most of the time. But once again, we are allergic to cheap homegrown talent. It’s horseshit and I’m f***ing sick of it.

 

[Josepho]

People treating like Biega like he’s the greatest 7th defensemen on the league.

I welcome the trade.

David Pope has about as much NHL potential as I do.

 

[EpochLink]

Uh, what did he do last year? How did he look in pre-season? I liked him better than Benn most of the time. But once again, we are allergic to cheap homegrown talent. It’s horse**** and I’m ****ing sick of it.

LOL

We had Biega for how many years, the romanticized fascination on players who are just fillers need to stop

Bye Biega, good luck

 

[The Poacher]

Seems like this is just a money saving transaction for Aquilini. I don’t really get it but that’s usual with this management group.

 

[opendoor]

It makes sense, Benning is still in October "I like our depth" mode. I'm sure in April he'll be complaining about injuries and how it derailed the season. But next year...

 

[DonnyNucker]

Why?/

SO we don’t need to hear complaining about how life isn’t fair for Biega. Finally

 

[geebaan]

LOL

We had Biega for how many years, the romanticized fascination on players who are just fillers need to stop

Bye Biega, good luck

Okay, well when injuries hit, I’ll make sure you are the first one not complaining.

 

[EpochLink]

Okay, well when injuries hit, I’ll make sure you are the first one not complaining.

who cares

he’s gone, filler no substance.

 

[geebaan]

who cares

he’s gone.

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