Recalled/Assigned: Canucks recall D Alex Biega from Utica

[Mr. Canucklehead]

2 hours ago
#Canucks recall Alex Biega from @UticaComets. Press release: http://******/FNQNR

The new 7th d-man in case of injury. Good to see that Corrado will finally get some ice-time in Utica, hopefully Biega doesn't just warm the pressbox while he's up here like Frankie did.

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[Baby Pettersson]

Glad they sent Corrado back instead of making only him rot on the bench.

 

[Nuckles]

The new 7th d-man in case of injury. Good to see that Corrado will finally get some ice-time in Utica, hopefully Biega doesn't just warm the pressbox while he's up here like Frankie did.

He might have to play tomorrow. Dorsett isn't at practice today and Sestito is with the Comets on a conditioning stint, so if Dorsett isn't good to go tomorrow we'll only have 11 forwards.

 

[CherryToke]

I recall Biega being good on the point on the PP in pre-season. give him a chance over Weber.

 

[ihaveyuidonttouchme]

He might have to play tomorrow. Dorsett isn't at practice today and Sestito is with the Comets on a conditioning stint, so if Dorsett isn't good to go tomorrow we'll only have 11 forwards.

hmm, Weber on forward (done that before) and Biega take his spot?
Glad Biega finally making the league. He brought nothing but positive effect in Utica giving 100% effort literally every game

 

[Serac]

If Dorsett can't play
I'd really like to see Weber on a 4th line wing
Get Biega some decent time on the back end and see how he fairs
I would expect some mistakes from him so if he does get to play, hope he gets the benefit of the doubt

 

[Nucker101]

Would rather see Sanguinetti get the call-up and have him replace Weber for at least 2-3 games to see what he can do. He's been intriguing to me since he was signed, had very good possession numbers in Carolina, decent size, good skater and a puck-mover.

 

[Clinton Comets EHL]

hmm, Weber on forward (done that before) and Biega take his spot?
Glad Biega finally making the league. He brought nothing but positive effect in Utica giving 100% effort literally every game

Biega should not disappoint. Here in Utica there was always a good vibe when he was on the ice, both on defense and offense. he controls the puck well.

Hope he can play up there and not do the press box deal.

Nobody worked harder on the ice or in the community here for the Comets. I believe I speak for all Utica fans wishing Alex the very best.

Canuck fans give him a chance, you will be impressed.

 

[Scurr]

Biega should not disappoint. Here in Utica there was always a good vibe when he was on the ice, both on defense and offense. he controls the puck well.

Hope he can play up there and not do the press box deal.

Nobody worked harder on the ice or in the community here for the Comets. I believe I speak for all Utica fans wishing Alex the very best.

Canuck fans give him a chance, you will be impressed.

Cool. Thanks for this. I'm looking forward to getting a look.

 

[racerjoe]

What about Kass? I thought I heard yesterday he was close, if Dorsett can't. Or Mathias.

 

[Nuckles]

What about Kass? I thought I heard yesterday he was close, if Dorsett can't. Or Mathias.

Ignore my earlier post, Dorsett took a personal day and will play tomorrow. Matthias is playing too.

I believe Benning said Kassian was still a couple of weeks away.

 

[PhilMick]

Good for him!

 

[Bad Goalie]

Voted the Comets best D-man last season. Mr. Dependable. Very good in his own end takes the body even though he is smaller. Not a big hitter, but takes the man out by getting into his body. Passes crisp and accurate. Moves the puck when the opportunity arises without hesitation. Joins the rush and will shoot when it's there.

His Achilles heel to this point, as far as the NHL is concerned, has been his size. He's only 5'10", 178lbs. Thus he is 26 years old and has never been given a shot. Comets fan base hopes it's no more of a problem there than it has been here.

Benning watched last night and at the postgame press conference stated he was impressed with Biega. This move shows he wasn't just blowing smoke.

Hate to see him go, but no one deserves it more on this entire team considering the work he's put in and the workload he's carried, especially in the last 4 weeks with all the injuries to the D. Yeah a big time "paycheque" would be good to receive, but sitting in the pressbox is no reward for the years he's worked for this moment. Play him and if he produces, you have a dependable call-up. If he fails, at least you found out.

 

[Jyrki]

Maybe a long shot, but it would be pretty cool if this guy proved serviceable despite his size and went on to have a Mike Weaver-ish career

 

[Zombotron]

I want to see a Biega-Bieksa pairing soooooo badly. Suck on that, Don Cherry.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Going to the game Saturday.

Really hoping he plays and scores.

"1,2,3,4,5..."

 

[me2]

I want to see a Biega-Bieksa pairing soooooo badly. Suck on that, Don Cherry.

Biegska

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Biegska

If we put Sedin, Sedin, Bieksa and Biega on the ice at once, Cherry might have a stroke.

 

[denkiteki]

Biega earned this call-up with his solid play last year and this year. He should be ahead of Corrado on the depth chart anyways (along with a few others, if no one was hurt, i would probably put Corrado 5th in Utica's depth chart right now).

 

[Pip]

I wonder if they'll try reuniting Bieksa with Stanton and try Biega with Sbisa.

 

[Archangel]

The new 7th d-man in case of injury. Good to see that Corrado will finally get some ice-time in Utica, hopefully Biega doesn't just warm the pressbox while he's up here like Frankie did.

never heard of this guy before

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

If we put Sedin, Sedin, Bieksa and Biega on the ice at once, Cherry might have a stroke.

bring back sundin

 

[Aphid Attraction]

I want to see a Biega-Bieksa pairing soooooo badly. Suck on that, Don Cherry.

Bie Bie... ( to be read bye bye)

 

[Royal Canuck]

Going to the game Saturday.

Really hoping he plays and scores.

"1,2,3,4,5..."

That has to be his goal song if he ever gets the chance.

 

[Yossarian54]

If we put Sedin, Sedin, Bieksa and Biega on the ice at once, Cherry might have a stroke.

Disappointing Lulongo is not longer with us if that happens.