Kevin Bieksa on HNIC told the panel “We wanted Tampa Bay”
then went on to add: “I’m probably the first person to ever admit this.”
“Just looking at the two different styles, we thought we matched up against Tampa better.”
by 21marvel1
@Vancouver Canucks
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It was suppose to be Tampa but Bettman says no
Yeah, would’ve been better to lose in 6 to Tampa. Probably wouldn’t have had the riot.
So the Bruins were in their heads before the first puck drop…
I love listening to Juice, but goddamn I hate hearing about 2011. What could’ve been!
I think everyone wanted Tampa in 2011. I know i did.
He also said they lost the series as soon as they lost Hamhuis in Game 1.
Sometimes you get to the very end and know all you have is a hope and a prayer to actually cross the line. Pro athletes would absolutely know when they’re outmatched.
I think most people did. We were basically the better version of Tampa.
same here man, same here
I found it interesting that he said losing hamhuis in game 1 cost them the series. I think looking Raymond also didn’t help from that cheap play.
I think one of the Sedins mentioned that as well. It was because Ohlund was on that Tampa team.
Perhaps the biggest “what if” in Canucks history
Shut up, kevin
That cup series was so traumatic I actually gave up watching hockey.
This fucking team, I swear.