Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks: Playoff Race Tightening, Grading the D With just one point in their last two games, the Vancouver Canucks will be looking to leapfrog the LA Kings with a win on Saturday at Staples Center. Also, December grades for the defense and some thoughts the USA Hockey/embedded journalist debate.

I have to say Carol that when you're logging 30 minutes a night and playing rock solid you probably deserve a better rating than -A.

While Bieksa may be Tort's "gunslinger" and a witty post-game interview, he is someone I wouldn't mind MG packaging to acquire some top 6 scoring depth. I'm not sure if he has a NTC or not, but I would guess the market is fairly good for a quality RH defenseman.

I know he can show up for big games and provide a timely goal now and then, but it just seems that now when he takes chances it costs us more often than not. He tries to make the cute play instead of the safe or right play and gets caught deep in the offensive zone.

What would Bieksa + Gaunce or Jensen bring back?

ps... time to give Kassian a shot with the Sedins. The Hansen experiment is a bust.

While Bieksa may be Tort's "gunslinger" and a witty post-game interview, he is someone I wouldn't mind MG packaging to acquire some top 6 scoring depth. I'm not sure if he has a NTC or not, but I would guess the market is fairly good for a quality RH defenseman.

I know he can show up for big games and provide a timely goal now and then, but it just seems that now when he takes chances it costs us more often than not. He tries to make the cute play instead of the safe or right play and gets caught deep in the offensive zone.

What would Bieksa + Gaunce or Jensen bring back?

ps... time to give Kassian a shot with the Sedins. The Hansen experiment is a bust.
- we_are_all_canucks

This post has been reported. I would expect a ban

This post has been reported. I would expect a ban
- Bieksa#3

Don't worry, Hammond, I'm pretty sure Bieksa has a NMC.

This post has been reported. I would expect a ban
- Bieksa#3

I concur

I concur
- I-own_da-Northwest

Where's Yeti when he's needed

Where's Yeti when he's needed
- Bieksa#3

Dealing with his "urges" while listening to Kermit the frog

This post has been reported. I would expect a ban
- Bieksa#3

You wanted me to ban you for frivolous post reporting?



Also are we still talking about animals?

Dealing with his "urges" while listening to Kermit the frog
- I-own_da-Northwest

You calling my wife miss piggy?

You wanted me to ban you for frivolous post reporting?



Also are we still talking about animals?
- Yeti1181

Somewhat tis the season (calfing)

You calling my wife miss piggy?
- Yeti1181

No, just saying Kermit has a voice that not even you could resist

No, just saying Kermit has a voice that not even you could resist
- I-own_da-Northwest

Filthy liar.

Somewhat tis the season (calfing)
- I-own_da-Northwest

I'm excited for February to may I ll hopefully find a new puppy

You wanted me to ban you for frivolous post reporting?



Also are we still talking about animals?
- Yeti1181

I want him/it/she banned for stupidity

Also, yes we can further discuss how great dogs are.

I want him/it/she banned for stupidity

Also, yes we can further discuss how great dogs are.
- Bieksa#3

If we banned for stupidity there be no poster left on hb.

If we banned for stupidity there be no poster left on hb.
- Yeti1181

This is excess stupidity.

This is excess stupidity.
- Bieksa#3

Yeah well I agree with him take that.

Yeah well I agree with him take that.
- Yeti1181

Says the Yakapov fan

While Bieksa may be Tort's "gunslinger" and a witty post-game interview, he is someone I wouldn't mind MG packaging to acquire some top 6 scoring depth. I'm not sure if he has a NTC or not, but I would guess the market is fairly good for a quality RH defenseman.

I know he can show up for big games and provide a timely goal now and then, but it just seems that now when he takes chances it costs us more often than not. He tries to make the cute play instead of the safe or right play and gets caught deep in the offensive zone.

What would Bieksa + Gaunce or Jensen bring back?

ps... time to give Kassian a shot with the Sedins. The Hansen experiment is a bust.
- we_are_all_canucks

Pittsburgh needs D-men right now. Maybe Bieksa for Crosby, Neal and a 1st?

Says the Yakapov fan
- Bieksa#3

Bieksa lover

While Bieksa may be Tort's "gunslinger" and a witty post-game interview, he is someone I wouldn't mind MG packaging to acquire some top 6 scoring depth. I'm not sure if he has a NTC or not, but I would guess the market is fairly good for a quality RH defenseman.

I know he can show up for big games and provide a timely goal now and then, but it just seems that now when he takes chances it costs us more often than not. He tries to make the cute play instead of the safe or right play and gets caught deep in the offensive zone.

What would Bieksa + Gaunce or Jensen bring back?

ps... time to give Kassian a shot with the Sedins. The Hansen experiment is a bust.
- we_are_all_canucks

Hmmmm....

Pittsburgh needs D-men right now. Maybe Bieksa for Crosby, Neal and a 1st?
- KB3Point0

Canucks would have to include a third rounder and David Booth. He'd be the real key to the deal, a la Dave Gagner.

Canucks would have to include a third rounder and David Booth. He'd be the real key to the deal, a la Dave Gagner.
- YeOldTimer

That might be a tough pill to swallow...